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musing

UK //ˈmjuːzɪŋ//US //ˈmjuːzɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'musen',意为'沉思'或'冥想',与古法语 'muser'(意为'沉思'或'闲逛')有关。

noun

❶ 指一个人陷入沉思或冥想的状态,通常表现为安静地思考或想象,可能伴随着某种情感或灵感。

“She sat by the window, lost in deep musing.”

(她坐在窗边,沉浸在深深的沉思中。)

“His musings about life often led to profound insights.”

(他对生活的沉思常常带来深刻的见解。)

同义词:reflection, meditation, contemplation

adjective

❶ 形容一个人处于沉思或冥想的状态,通常显得安静、专注或若有所思。

“She had a musing expression on her face.”

(她脸上带着沉思的表情。)

“He gave her a musing glance before answering.”

(在回答之前,他若有所思地看了她一眼。)

同义词:thoughtful, pensive, reflective

常见短语

lost in musing — 形容一个人完全沉浸在思考中,对外界事物几乎没有察觉。

“He was lost in musing and didn't hear the doorbell.”

(他沉浸在思考中,没有听到门铃声。)