Slumber

Pronunciation:ˈslʌm.bɚ

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noun

A state of deep sleep.

一种深度睡眠的状态。

The cat was in a deep slumber, dreaming of chasing laser pointers.
After the election results came in, I found myself in a slumber so deep I missed three news cycles!
When I was finally asleep, I entered a slumber that even a marching band couldn't wake me from.

The term 'slumber' often evokes a softer, more peaceful image of sleep compared to the word 'sleep,' and is commonly used in literature and poetry.

verb

To sleep, especially deeply; to be in a state of slumber.

睡觉，特别是深度睡眠；处于昏睡状态。

After binge-watching the entire season, I slumbered through my morning meeting.
I tried to slumber without the stress of the world, but my phone kept beeping with news alerts.
While others run marathons, I prefer to slumber my way through a weekend.

Using 'slumber' as a verb adds a whimsical touch, often implying a more tranquil and cozy form of sleep.