Definitions
n. a short sleep, usually during the day
小睡；打盹
v. to sleep briefly, usually during the day
小睡；打盹
Example
I took a short nap after lunch on Sunday.
星期天午饭后，我小睡了一会儿。
A brief afternoon nap may improve alertness, but it should not replace adequate sleep at night.
下午短暂小睡可能提高警觉性，但不应代替充足的夜间睡眠。
Collocations
- take a nap
- an afternoon nap
- a power nap
Word family
- napper (n.)
Synonyms
- doze
- snooze
Usage tip
动词变化要双写p：napped、napping。
FAQ
- What does nap mean?
- a short sleep, usually during the day to sleep briefly, usually during the day
- How is nap pronounced?
- UK /næp/, US /næp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
