slumber

🇬🇧 UK/'slʌmbә/🇺🇸 US

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Definitions

n.

A light, gentle sleep; a state of inactivity or dormancy

浅睡，小睡；静止状态

v.

To sleep lightly; to be in a dormant or inactive state

小睡，浅睡；处于静止状态

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

slumberother

=slumber

Common Collocations

1.fall into slumber沉入梦乡
2.deep slumber沉睡，酣睡
3.peaceful slumber安然入睡
4.disturb one's slumber打扰某人的睡眠

Example Sentences

1.
The baby finally fell into a peaceful slumber after hours of crying.
2.
The ancient volcano had lain in slumber for centuries before it erupted.
3.
Do not disturb her slumber; she has had a long and exhausting day.

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