Rumination

Pronunciation:/ˌruː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
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Quick Translations

  • 反刍
  • 沉思
  • 思考

Definitions

noun

Definition

The act of thinking carefully and for a long period about something.

In ZH

仔细且长时间地思考某事的行为。

Examples

  • His constant rumination on the past prevented him from moving forward.
  • The therapist encouraged her to engage in deeper rumination to understand her feelings better.
  • After much rumination, she decided to change careers entirely.
  • Rumination can sometimes lead to anxiety if one fixates on negative thoughts.
  • Farm animals, especially cows, engage in rumination by regurgitating food to chew it again.