| 单词 | repose |
| 释义 | repose 1. n. & v. --n 1. the cessation of activity or excitement or toil. 2. sleep. 3. a peaceful or quiescent state; stillness; tranquillity. 4. Art a restful effect; harmonious combination. 5. composure or ease of manner. --v 1. intr. & refl. lie down in rest (reposed on a sofa). 2. tr. (often foll. by on) lay (one's head etc.) to rest (on a pillow etc.). 3. intr. (often foll. by in, on) lie, be lying or laid, esp. in sleep or death. 4. tr. give rest to; refresh with rest. 5. intr. (foll. by on, upon) be supported or based on. 6. intr. (foll. by on) (of memory etc.) dwell on. Derivatives reposal n. reposeful adj. reposefully adv. reposefulness n. Etymology: ME f. OF repos(er) f. LL repausare (as RE-, pausare PAUSE) 2. v.tr. (foll. by in) place (trust etc.) in. Derivatives reposal n. Etymology: RE- + POSE(1) after L reponere reposit- |
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