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单词 slumbers
释义

slumber

1 of 2

verb

slum·​ber ˈsləm-bər How to pronounce slumber (audio)
slumbered; slumbering ˈsləm-b(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce slumber (audio)

intransitive verb

1
a
: to sleep lightly : doze
b
: sleep
2
a
: to be in a torpid, slothful, or negligent state
b
: to lie dormant or latent
slumberer
ˈsləm-bər-ər How to pronounce slumber (audio)
noun

slumber

2 of 2

noun

1
a
: sleep
b
: a light sleep
2
: lethargy, torpor

Synonyms

Verb

  • catnap
  • doze
  • nap
  • rest
  • sleep
  • snooze

Noun

  • bed
  • catnapping
  • dozing
  • napping
  • repose
  • rest
  • resting
  • shut-eye
  • sleep
  • slumbering
  • snoozing
  • z's
  • zs
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Example Sentences

Verb she slumbered for hours while the train rolled on slumbering restlessly in the tropical heat Noun She fell into deep slumber. a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
On two of Lindblad’s newest polar vessels, the National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution, the company has introduced two first-of-its-kind igloos on the deck where guests can slumber with epic views. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2022 Beauty sleep is a real thing, and Slip’s Celestial Nights Gift Set can make someone’s bedtime slumber that much better. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2021 Two men, contorted and confined, slumber in a vitrine, a dress shoe on one man’s head, a urinal on his hip, while his genitals peek out, as the two standing men, both pants-less, observe, compelling us to participate in this overt conversation. Natasha Gural, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021 Polls suggest the debate over mandates has helped to solve the greatest problem Newsom always faced in the recall: the risk that Democrats -- who outnumber Republicans in the state by about 2 to 1 -- would slumber through it. Ronald Brownstein, CNN, 14 Sep. 2021 Think Anthropologie for trinkets, bedding, and other fabulous finds, Saatva and Avocado for all things slumber, Dyson to upgrade your appliance game, and so much more for less. Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 25 May 2021 Game notes: Despite solid pitching, the Tigers offense continues to slumber heading into the series finale. Andrew Hammond, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2021 The highest guest lodge in the Eastern United States, LeConte is the park's only place to slumber wholly protected. Tracey Minkin, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2021 Dormice prefer to slumber in the hollows of old trees—and centuries of timber harvesting have stripped many of them from countries such as Poland, Belarus, Latvia, and Lithuania. Jason Bittel, Animals, 28 Dec. 2020
Noun
Instead, it will be maintained in a hot slumber, slashing the firm’s energy use by half. John Leicester, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2022 While in slumber they are moved into the large trucks that take them to Kusungu park. Gregory Gondwe, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022 At the top were efforts to bring some of the Silicon Valley ethos of innovation and risk-taking into Japan’s tradition-laden economy, still one of the world’s largest but stuck in a slow-growth slumber for decades. Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 This would require dispelling boasts by public figures about the brevity of their own slumber. A. Roger Ekirch, WSJ, 28 Aug. 2022 The study asked participants about their bedroom layouts in relation to the restfulness of their slumber. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022 Give up the dramatic routines and get yourself a sunrise alarm clock to ease yourself in and out of slumber. Matt Jancer, WIRED, 20 Aug. 2022 In fact, a study published in 2019 found that certain fibers and materials found in sleepwear can impact the quality of your slumber. Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022 Coming out of his political slumber, the former President is zeroing in on investigators. Julian Zelizer, CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English slomren, slombren, frequentative of slumen to doze, probably from slume slumber, from Old English slūma; akin to Middle High German slumen to slumber

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

slumber 1 of 2

verb

slum·​ber ˈsləm-bər How to pronounce slumber (audio)
slumbered; slumbering
: sleep entry 1 sense 1

slumber

2 of 2

noun

: sleep entry 2 sense 1

slumbers

verb

present tense third-person singular of slumber
1
as in sleeps
to be in a state of sleep she slumbered for hours while the train rolled on

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sleeps
  • rests
  • snoozes
  • naps
  • dozes
  • catnaps
  • dreams
  • drops off
  • oversleeps
  • hibernates
  • nods off
  • sleeps in
  • drowses (off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • wakes
  • rises
  • arises
  • awakes
  • arouses
2
as in naps
to sleep lightly or briefly slumbering restlessly in the tropical heat

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • naps
  • rests
  • dozes
  • relaxes
  • snoozes
  • catnaps
  • lies
  • kips
  • reposes
  • drowses
  • lulls
  • roosts
  • couches
  • lays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • awakens
  • awakes
  • wakens
  • rouses
  • rises
  • arises
  • arouses
  • wakes (up)
  • uprises
  • gets up
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