
meditation
/ˌmedɪˈteɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #4266 in the learning path
冥想;静坐
Definitions
n. The practice of focusing attention to calm and train the mind.
冥想;静坐
n. Deep, careful thought about a particular subject.
沉思;深思
Example
Ten minutes of meditation helps me relax before bed.
睡前冥想十分钟能帮助我放松。
Some schools offer meditation sessions to help students manage stress and improve their ability to concentrate.
一些学校开设冥想课程,帮助学生缓解压力并提高专注力。
Collocations
- practise meditation
- mindfulness meditation
- meditation session
- deep meditation
Word family
- meditate (v.)
- meditative (adj.)
Usage tip
指冥想练习时通常不可数;meditation on可指对某事的沉思。
FAQ
- What does meditation mean?
- The practice of focusing attention to calm and train the mind. Deep, careful thought about a particular subject.
- How is meditation pronounced?
- UK /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃən/, US /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.