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sleep S0469400 (slēp)n.1. a. A natural periodic state of rest for the mind and body, in which the eyes usually close and consciousness is completely or partially lost, so that there is a decrease in bodily movement and responsiveness to external stimuli. During sleep the brain in humans and other mammals undergoes a characteristic cycle of brain-wave activity that includes intervals of dreaming.b. A period of this form of rest.c. A state of inactivity resembling or suggesting sleep; unconsciousness, dormancy, hibernation, or death.d. A state in which a computer shuts off or reduces power to its peripherals (such as the display or memory) in order to save energy during periods of inactivity.2. Botany The folding together of leaflets or petals at night or in the absence of light.3. A crust of dried tears or mucus normally forming around the inner rim of the eye during sleep.v. slept (slĕpt), sleep·ing, sleeps v.intr.1. To be in the state of sleep or to fall asleep.2. To be in a condition resembling sleep.v.tr.1. To pass or get rid of by sleeping: slept away the day; went home to sleep off the headache.2. To provide sleeping accommodations for: This tent sleeps three comfortably.Phrasal Verbs: sleep around Informal To have sexual relations with a number of different partners in casual encounters. sleep in1. To sleep at one's place of employment: a butler and a chauffeur who sleep in.2. a. To oversleep: I missed the morning train because I slept in.b. To sleep late on purpose: After this week's work, I will sleep in on Saturday. sleep on To think about (something) overnight before deciding. sleep out1. To sleep at one's own home, not at one's place of employment.2. To sleep away from one's home. sleep over To spend the night as a guest in another's home. sleep together To have sexual relations. sleep with To have sexual relations with.Idiom: sleep like a log/rock To sleep very deeply. [Middle English slepe, from Old English slǣp; see slēb- in Indo-European roots.]Translationssleep (sliːp) – past tense, past participle slept (slept) – verb to rest with the eyes closed and in a state of natural unconsciousness. Goodnight – sleep well!; I can't sleep – my mind is too active. 睡覺 睡眠 noun (a) rest in a state of natural unconsciousness. It is bad for you to have too little sleep, since it makes you tired; I had only four hours' sleep last night. 睡眠 睡眠ˈsleeper noun1. a person who sleeps. Nothing occurred to disturb the sleepers. 睡眠者 睡眠者2. a berth or compartment for sleeping, on a railway train. I'd like to book a sleeper on the London train. 火車上的臥鋪或臥艙 卧铺ˈsleepless adjective without sleep. He spent a sleepless night worrying about the situation. 徹夜未眠的,失眠的 不眠的,失眠的 ˈsleepy adjective1. inclined to sleep; drowsy. I feel very sleepy after that long walk. 想睡的 瞌睡的2. not (seeming to be) alert. She always has a sleepy expression. (看起來)睏倦的 困倦的3. (of places etc) very quiet; lacking entertainment and excitement. a sleepy town. 寂靜的,死氣沉沉的 寂静的ˈsleepily adverb 昏昏欲睡地,睏倦地,死氣沉沉地 困倦地,想睡地 ˈsleepiness noun 昏昏欲睡,死氣沉沉 困倦,想睡 ˈsleeping-bag noun a kind of large warm bag for sleeping in, used by campers etc. 睡袋 睡袋ˈsleeping-pill / ˈsleeping-tablet nouns a kind of pill that can be taken to make one sleep. She tried to commit suicide by swallowing an overdose of sleeping-pills. 安眠藥 安眠药片ˈsleepwalk verb to walk about while asleep. She was sleepwalking again last night. 夢遊 梦游ˈsleepwalker noun 夢遊者 梦游者put to sleep1. to cause (a person or animal) to become unconscious by means of an anaesthetic; to anaesthetize. The doctor will give you an injection to put you to sleep. 麻醉 使麻醉2. to kill (an animal) painlessly, usually by the injection of a drug. As she was so old and ill my cat had to be put to sleep. (將動物)安樂死 安逸死(以人道方法杀死动物) sleep like a log/top to sleep very well and soundly. 沉睡 熟睡sleep off to recover from (something) by sleeping. She's in bed sleeping off the effects of the party. 睡一覺消除(疲勞等) 以睡眠消除...sleep on to put off making a decision about (something) overnight. I'll sleep on it and let you know tomorrow. 徹夜苦思 彻夜苦思sleep on
sleep on (someone or something)slang To fail to appreciate or ignore the significance of someone or something. Typically used as an imperative. Don't sleep on this song—it's so good! A lot of people slept on this team coming into the playoffs, but now everyone is waking up to how good they are.See also: on, sleepsleep on (something)To postpone a decision until the following day so that one has additional time to consider it. Why don't you sleep on the offer and let us know your decision in the morning? I'm still not sure if I'm ready to spend that much money. Can I sleep on it?See also: on, sleepsleep on something 1. Lit. to recline on something and slumber. I like to sleep on a firm bed. Mary had to sleep on the floor because her sister was visiting. 2. Fig. to postpone a decision until one has slept through the night. (As if one were going to think through the decision while sleeping.) It sounds like a good idea, but I'd like to sleep on it before giving you my response. You go home and sleep on it and give me your answer in the morning.See also: on, sleepˈsleep on it not make a decision until the following day so that you can have more time to think about it: If you aren’t sure what to do, sleep on it and give us your decision tomorrow.See also: on, sleepsleep onv. To think about something overnight before deciding: If you can't make a decision right now, sleep on it, and give me your answer in the morning.See also: on, sleepEncyclopediaSeesleep |