sleep
noun
Definitions of sleep noun
state(狀態)
- B1Uncountable(不可數名詞)
the natural state of rest during which your eyes are closed, your body is not active, and your mind is unconscious
睡眠；睡覺
I need to get some sleep; I'm feeling completely drained.
我需要睡一覺；我感到完全筋疲力盡。
After a long day, she needed some sleep.
經過漫長的一天，她需要一些睡眠。
Getting enough sleep is crucial for maintaining good health.
獲得足夠的睡眠對於維持良好的健康至關重要。
duration(時間)
- B1Countable(可數名詞)
a period of time spent sleeping
一段睡眠時間；小睡
I took a short sleep after the long flight.
我在長途飛行後小睡了一下。
The children are having their afternoon sleep.
孩子們正在睡午覺。
I need a good sleep to recharge my batteries.
我需要好好睡一覺來充電。
secretion(分泌物)
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)informal(非正式)
a yellow secretion that forms in the corners of the eyes during sleep
眼屎
Phrases of sleep noun
- get/go to sleep
To successfully enter a state of sleep; to fall asleep.
入睡
• I was too excited last night and it took me a long time to get to sleep.
昨晚我太興奮了，花了很長時間才入睡。
verb
Definitions of sleep verb
- A1Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to be in a state of rest with your eyes closed, your body inactive, and your mind unconscious
睡覺；入睡
I didn’t sleep well last night.
我昨晚沒睡好。
He fell asleep quickly after the plane took off.
飛機起飛後他很快就睡著了。
I find it difficult to sleep with all the noise.
我覺得在這麼吵的環境下很難入睡。
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to have enough space or beds for a specific number of people to sleep in (a vehicle, tent, etc.)
（車輛、帳篷等）可容納…人睡覺
This camper sleeps six people comfortably.
這輛露營車可以舒適地容納六個人睡覺。
The tent sleeps two.
這個帳篷可以容納兩個人睡覺。
Phrases of sleep verb
- sleep on something
to postpone making a decision about something important until the following day to allow more time for careful consideration.
留待隔天考慮
• I'll sleep on your proposal tonight, and I'll give you my answer tomorrow.
今晚我會好好考慮你的提案，明天再給你答覆。
- sleep like a log
To sleep very soundly and deeply, without being easily disturbed.
睡得很熟
• He was exhausted last night and slept like a log as soon as he lay down.
他昨晚非常疲憊，一躺下就睡得像木頭一樣。
Idioms
- put something to sleep
To euthanize an animal that is suffering from a severe illness or old age to prevent further pain.
使（患病或年老的動物）安樂死，以結束其痛苦。
• They had to put their dog to sleep because its arthritis became too severe.
他們不得不讓他們的狗安樂死，因為牠的關節炎變得太嚴重了。
- Go back to sleep!
This idiom is used to tell someone off for not paying attention or for saying something nonsensical.
注意力不集中嗎！
• What you just said makes absolutely no sense, you should just go back to sleep!
你剛才說的話完全沒有道理，你應該回去睡覺！
- go to sleep
To experience a temporary loss of sensation and control in a limb, such as an arm or leg, typically due to poor circulation caused by prolonged pressure or awkward positioning.
（手臂或腿）麻痺
• My foot has gone to sleep because I've been sitting for too long.
我的腳麻掉了，因為我坐太久了。
- could do something in your sleep
To be able to do something very easily because you have done it so many times.
驗能熟能生巧
• He knows the software so well, he could practically use it in his sleep.
他對這套軟體非常熟悉，幾乎可以在睡夢中使用它。
- go back to sleep!
This idiom is used to scold someone for not paying attention.
（用於批評他人注意力不集中）回去睡覺吧！
• “What did you just say? I didn't catch that.” “Oh, just go back to sleep!”
「你剛剛說什麼？我沒聽清楚。」「哦，回去睡覺吧！」
Phrasal Verbs of sleep
- sleep through something
When you remain asleep despite significant noise or activity around you, you are unaffected by it.
睡過（噪音或事件）；噪音不能吵醒
• Despite the loud music blaring throughout the street during the party, she slept through it all, which was surprising considering how lively the event was.
儘管派對期間街道上音樂聲震耳欲聾，她竟然全程都在睡覺，考慮到活動的熱鬧程度，這真是令人驚訝。
- sleep over
to spend the night at another person's residence
在他人家中過夜；留宿
• Our friend came over, so he decided to sleep over for the night.
我們的朋友來了，所以他決定在這裡過夜。
- sleep something off
To alleviate a condition, particularly a hangover, by sleeping, so that you feel improved upon waking.
睡一覺消除（尤指酒醉後的不適）
• He drank too much last night, so this morning he plans to sleep it off.
他昨晚喝太多了，所以今天早上他打算睡一覺來恢復。
- sleep around
to engage in sexual activities with numerous partners, typically without engaging in a committed or long-term relationship with them.
濫交
• Their relationship has always been casual because she enjoys dating around. She really likes to sleep around.
他們的關係一直很隨意，因為她喜歡到處約會。她真的很喜歡和不同的人發生關係。
- sleep together
When two individuals sleep together, they engage in sexual intercourse.
發生性關係
• After being together for a few months, they decided to sleep together.
在一起幾個月後，他們決定發生關係。
- sleep in
to remain asleep until a later time in the morning than is typical
睡懶覺
• I always like to sleep in on weekends; it makes me feel refreshed.
我週末總是喜歡睡到自然醒，這讓我感到精神煥發。
- sleep with someone
to engage in a sexual relationship with someone
與（某人）有性關係，與（某人）同床
• He slept with her shortly after they started dating.
他在開始約會後不久就和她發生了關係。