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源自中古英语 slepelees(无睡眠的)+ 名词后缀 -ness,最早记录于14世纪。
❶ 指无法入睡或保持睡眠的状态,俗称失眠。表现为夜间难以入睡、易醒或早醒,导致白天疲倦。
“Her sleeplessness became worse after the stressful event.”
(那次压力事件后,她的失眠症状加重了。)
“Chronic sleeplessness can affect your overall health.”
(长期失眠会影响你的整体健康。)
sleepless nights — 指连续多晚无法正常入睡的情况,常因焦虑、疼痛或环境干扰导致。
“She had many sleepless nights worrying about the exam.”
(她因为担心考试而度过了许多不眠之夜。)