
trance
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。)
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。)
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。)