"insomniac" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 失眠者

Definition

经常难以入睡或保持睡眠的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

用作名词。常见于医学或非正式语境，指经常性失眠的人，而非一次性失眠。不要与“失眠症”（insomnia，指疾病本身）混淆。

Examples

My brother is an insomniac.

我哥哥是个**失眠者**。

Being an insomniac makes it hard to focus during the day.

作为**失眠者**，白天很难集中注意力。

Doctors can help an insomniac find ways to sleep better.

医生可以帮助**失眠者**改善睡眠。

I'm a total insomniac—I read books all night just to pass the time.

我简直是个**失眠者**——整晚看书打发时间。

No wonder you look tired—are you an insomniac?

难怪你看起来这么累——你是**失眠者**吗？

Most insomniacs try everything from warm milk to meditation for a good night's sleep.

大多数**失眠者**为了好好睡觉，什么方法都试过，从喝热牛奶到冥想。