Meditation Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

meditation

noun

快速理解

What does "Meditation" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Meditation"?

Meditation 是一種專注或放空心靈的練習,常用於放鬆、提升專注力或靈性成長。

  1. 1

    精神練習

    EN: The practice of focusing the mind to achieve a calm and clear state.

    翻譯: 專注心神以達到平靜、清晰狀態的練習。

  2. 2

    深度思考

    EN: Serious thought or contemplation about a subject.

    翻譯: 對某個主題進行嚴肅的思考或沉思。

  3. 3

    靈性修習

    EN: A spiritual exercise aimed at self-awareness or connection with a higher power.

    翻譯: 旨在提升自我覺察或與更高力量連結的靈性修習。

  4. 4

    放鬆技巧

    EN: A technique used for relaxation and stress reduction.

    翻譯: 用於放鬆和減輕壓力的技巧。

小提醒:注意:'meditation' 通常指一種持續的『練習』或『活動』,而不僅是單次『發呆』或『做白日夢』的狀態。中文常說的『冥想』較偏重第一種精神練習的含義。

發音(How to Pronounce "Meditation" in English

How to pronounce "Meditation" in English?"Meditation" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Meditation" from YouTube Videos

All it takes is 10 mindful minutes | Andy Puddicombe | TED

TED

That's really not how it has to be. So I was about 11 when I went along to my first meditation class

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Meditation"?How does "Meditation" change by context?

1. the practice of focusing the mind to achieve mental clarity and emotional calm

專注心神以達到精神清晰和情緒平靜的練習

She starts each day with 20 minutes of meditation.

她每天以二十分鐘的冥想開始新的一天。

Meditation helps me manage stress and anxiety.

冥想幫助我管理壓力和焦慮。

2. serious thought or reflection on a particular subject

對特定主題的認真思考或反思

He was deep in meditation on the meaning of life.

他沉浸在對生命意義的沉思中。

The book is a meditation on love and loss.

這本書是對愛與失去的沉思。

3. a written or spoken discourse expressing considered thoughts on a subject

表達對某一主題深思熟慮想法的書面或口頭論述

The poet's latest work is a beautiful meditation on nature.

這位詩人最新的作品是對自然的一篇優美沉思錄。

Her speech was a powerful meditation on justice and equality.

她的演講是對正義與平等的有力沉思。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Meditation"?How to make natural sentences with "Meditation"?
PatternMeaningExample
meditation + on + noun對…的沉思His meditation on the nature of time was profound. (他對時間本質的沉思非常深刻。)
deep in meditation處於深度冥想中She sat in the garden, deep in meditation. (她坐在花園裡,處於深度冥想中。)
practice meditation練習冥想Many people practice meditation to reduce stress. (許多人練習冥想以減輕壓力。)
a form of meditation一種冥想形式Walking in nature can be a form of meditation. (在大自然中散步可以是一種冥想形式。)
enter into meditation進入冥想狀態The monk closed his eyes to enter into meditation. (僧侶閉上眼睛進入冥想狀態。)

用法說明

How is "Meditation" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Meditation"?

meditation 與動詞的搭配:doing vs to do

  • meditation doing 通常指「冥想」這個活動本身,作為一種持續的、習慣性的練習或狀態。
  • meditation to do 則常用來表達「為了達到某種目的而進行冥想」,強調冥想的意圖或目標。
  • 在描述一種常規練習或愛好時,使用 meditation doing 更為自然。
  • 當談論利用冥想作為達成某個具體結果(如放鬆、專注)的手段時,則適合使用 meditation to do。 EN: She finds peace in meditation sitting quietly every morning. 翻譯: 她從每天早晨靜坐冥想中找到了平靜。

EN:He uses meditation to calm his mind before important meetings.

翻譯:他在重要會議前會透過冥想来讓心緒平靜。

總結建議

一般情況下,描述冥想這項活動本身用 "meditation doing",而說明冥想的目的則用 "meditation to do"。

易混淆對比

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meditation vs contemplation

meditation 通常指一種專注、放空或重複練習以達到內心平靜的正式練習;contemplation 則更偏向對某個主題、問題或想法進行深入、長時間的思考與反思。

meditation vs reflection

meditation 是一種練習或狀態,旨在平靜心靈、集中注意力;reflection 則是對過去經歷、行為或想法進行回顧、檢視和評估的思考活動。

meditation vs mindfulness

meditation 泛指各種形式的冥想練習;mindfulness (正念) 是 meditation 的一種常見形式或目標,特指對當下經驗保持不批判的覺察。

口語用法

How is "Meditation" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Meditation"?

引述

在對話中,人們有時會引述自己或他人關於「冥想」的想法或經驗。 EN: I was just thinking about what you said about meditation—it really changed my perspective. 翻譯: 我剛剛在想你之前說的關於冥想的話——它真的改變了我的看法。

EN:She's always like, "Oh, I need my morning meditation to start the day right."

翻譯:她總是說:「喔,我需要早晨的冥想才能正確地開始一天。」

語氣強調

在口語中,會透過重複或特定詞彙來強調對「冥想」的重視或感受。 EN: Meditation, meditation, meditation—that's all he talks about these days. 翻譯: 冥想、冥想、冥想——這是他最近整天掛在嘴邊的話題。

EN:That meditation session was so, so relaxing. I feel brand new.

翻譯:那次冥想練習真的非常、非常放鬆。我感到煥然一新。

停頓填充

在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時,「冥想」這個概念有時會作為短暫的停頓點或填充內容。 EN: My new routine involves... you know... meditation and some light stretching. 翻譯: 我的新日常包括...那個...冥想和一些輕度的伸展。

EN:It's hard to explain, but it's like... meditation in motion, sort of.

翻譯:這很難解釋,但有點像是...動態冥想,之類的。

正式寫作注意:以上口語用法(如引述、重複強調、作為停頓填充)通常不適用於學術論文、正式報告或專業文章。在正式寫作中,應直接、明確地使用「冥想」一詞,並避免口語化的插入語或重複結構。

常見短語

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meditation practice

noun + noun

冥想練習;冥想修習

guided meditation

adjective + noun

引導式冥想

mindfulness meditation

noun + noun

正念冥想

deep in meditation

adjective + prepositional phrase

深度冥想中;沉浸於冥想

form of meditation

noun + of + noun

冥想形式

benefits of meditation

noun + of + noun

冥想的好處

session of meditation

noun + of + noun

一段冥想;冥想時段

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Meditation"?Which "Meditation" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×I do a meditation every morning.

I do meditation every morning.

當 'meditation' 泛指冥想這項活動時,是不可數名詞,前面不加 'a'。

×I meditation for 10 minutes.

I meditate for 10 minutes.

'Meditation' 是名詞,不能當動詞使用。表達「進行冥想」的動作應使用動詞 'meditate'。

×I am in the meditation.

I am meditating. / I am in meditation.

表達「正在冥想」通常用進行式 'meditating'。'In meditation' 是較正式或文學性的說法,但通常不加定冠詞 'the'。

×I did a meditation for my breath.

I did a meditation on my breath.

當 'meditation' 作為可數名詞,指「一次冥想練習」或「一種冥想主題」時,若涉及主題,常用介系詞 'on'。

×Meditations are good for health.

Meditation is good for health.

在泛指冥想這項活動或概念時,應使用單數不可數形式 'meditation'。複數 'meditations' 通常指「多篇沉思錄」或「多次具體的冥想練習」,不用於泛稱。

詞形變化

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