sleepy
/ˈsliːpi/
CEFR level A2Topic HealthWord #1240 in the learning path
困倦的；想睡的
Definitions
adj. feeling tired and ready to sleep
困倦的；想睡的
adj. quiet and having very little activity
安静冷清的
Example
I felt sleepy after lunch and took a short nap.
午饭后我觉得困，就小睡了一会儿。
Students who feel sleepy during lessons may struggle to concentrate and retain new information effectively.
上课时感到困倦的学生可能难以集中注意力，也难以有效记住新知识。
Collocations
- feel sleepy
- sleepy village
- sleepy eyes
Word family
- sleep (n.)
- sleep (v.)
- sleepiness (n.)
- sleepily (adv.)
Synonyms
- drowsy
Antonyms
- alert
- wide awake
Usage tip
sleepy是想睡的；asleep是已经睡着的。
FAQ
- What does sleepy mean?
- feeling tired and ready to sleep quiet and having very little activity
- How is sleepy pronounced?
- UK /ˈsliːpi/, US /ˈsliːpi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
