meditate

英 [ˈmedɪteɪt]

美 [ˈmedɪteɪt]

v.  冥想; 沉思; 暗自策划; 考虑; 谋划

现在分词：meditating　过去式：meditated　过去分词：meditated　第三人称单数：meditates　复数：meditates　

CET6考研TOEFLIELTSGRETEM8

Collins.2 / BNC.15721 / COCA.12380

牛津词典

verb

• 冥想；沉思
  to think deeply, usually in silence, especially for religious reasons or in order to make your mind calm
• 暗自策划；考虑；谋划
  to plan sth in your mind; to consider doing sth
  1. They were meditating revenge.
     他们在谋划进行报复。

柯林斯词典

• VERB 沉思;深思;仔细考虑
  If youmeditate onsomething, you think about it very carefully and deeply for a long time.
  1. He meditated on the problem...
     他仔细斟酌着这个问题。
  2. On the day her son began school, she meditated on the uncertainties of his future.
     儿子开始上学的那一天，她就在考虑他未来的种种不确定因素了。
• VERB （宗教中）冥想，默想，打坐
  If youmeditateyou remain in a silent and calm state for a period of time, as part of a religious training or so that you are more able to deal with the problems and difficulties of everyday life.
  1. I was meditating, and reached a higher state of consciousness.
     我在冥想，并进入了一个更高的意识境界。

英英释义

verb

• reflect deeply on a subject
  1. I mulled over the events of the afternoon
  2. philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
  3. The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
  Synonym:chew overthink overponderexcogitatecontemplatemusereflectmullmull overruminatespeculate
• think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
  1. He is meditating in his study
  Synonym:studycontemplate

双语例句

• When you meditate, you have to think about: What are your state of mind?
  你在打坐时，你要想一想：你是一个什么样的人？
• Nature slows down your body so that you may have the opportunity to meditate on things divine.
  大自然使你的身体运作减速，这样一来，你可能有机会来好好思考超凡的事物。
• Do you have a place where you can meditate?
  你有一个地方你可以用于思考吗？
• You may want to use your quiet time to meditate or pray.
  你可能想利用你这段安静的时间沉思或是祈祷。
• On the day her son began school, she meditated on the uncertainties of his future.
  儿子开始上学的那一天，她就在考虑他未来的种种不确定因素了。
• I swear that I meditate no harm; I don't desire to cause any disturbance.
  我发誓我不想害人；我并不想引起任何乱子。
• Remember to meditate and pray each day.
  要记得每天冥想和祈祷。
• That is not for you to say: yes, I agree, I'll meditate.
  这不是要让你说：是的，我同意，我要冥想。
• Use this time to reflect, review, and meditate.
  利用这段清闲时光去思考，回顾和计划。
• I will meditate about everyday of my life in a good spirit because of you.
  因为有你，我会用美好的心灵去感悟生活的每一天！