awaken
/əˈweɪkən/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6102 in the learning path
醒来；唤醒
Definitions
v. To stop sleeping, or cause someone to stop sleeping.
醒来；唤醒
v. To cause a feeling, interest, or awareness to develop.
唤起；激发
Example
Birdsong awakened me just as sunlight reached the curtains.
阳光刚照到窗帘，鸟鸣声就把我唤醒了。
Visits to science museums can awaken children's curiosity and encourage them to explore unfamiliar subjects.
参观科学博物馆可以激发孩子们的好奇心，鼓励他们探索陌生的学科。
Collocations
- awaken from sleep
- awaken curiosity
- awaken to the dangers
Word family
- awake (adj.)
- awakening (n.)
Synonyms
- wake
- rouse
Usage tip
awaken是动词；表示“醒着的”用awake。
FAQ
- What does awaken mean?
- To stop sleeping, or cause someone to stop sleeping. To cause a feeling, interest, or awareness to develop.
- How is awaken pronounced?
- UK /əˈweɪkən/, US /əˈweɪkən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
