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trance

UK //trɑːns//US //træns//

词源

源自中古英语 'traunce',来自古法语 'transe'(意为'恐惧'或'极度情绪'),最终源自拉丁语 'transire'(意为'穿过'或'超越')。

noun

❶ 一种类似睡眠的状态,通常由催眠或精神集中引起,人在其中对外界刺激反应迟钝或无意识。

“She fell into a deep trance during the meditation session.”

(她在冥想过程中陷入了深度恍惚状态。)

“The hypnotist put him in a trance to help him quit smoking.”

(催眠师让他进入恍惚状态以帮助他戒烟。)

❶ 一种电子音乐流派,特点是重复的旋律和节奏,旨在营造恍惚或催眠的效果。

“They danced all night to the pulsating beats of trance music.”

(他们整夜随着恍惚音乐的脉动节奏跳舞。)

“This DJ is famous for his uplifting trance tracks.”

(这位DJ以他振奋人心的恍惚音乐曲目而闻名。)

同义词:hypnosis, daze, reverie, ecstasy, rapture

verb

❶ 使进入恍惚或催眠状态,通常通过重复的声音或动作。

“The shaman tranced the villagers with his rhythmic chanting.”

(萨满通过有节奏的吟唱使村民们进入恍惚状态。)

“The flickering lights seemed to trance the audience.”

(闪烁的灯光似乎让观众进入了恍惚状态。)

同义词:mesmerize, hypnotize, entrance, captivate

常见短语

in a trance — 形容某人处于恍惚或出神的状态,对外界刺激反应迟钝。

“He walked through the crowd in a trance, unaware of his surroundings.”

(他恍惚地穿过人群,对周围环境毫无察觉。)

trance state — 指一种意识改变的状态,可能由催眠、冥想或药物引起。

“Meditation can help you achieve a deep trance state.”

(冥想可以帮助你达到深度恍惚状态。)