Snoozing Meaning in English
word · lemma: snooze
释义
Lightly sleeping or taking a short nap, not in deep sleep. Often used when someone is resting but easily woken up.
用法与细微差别
Informal and often playful. Commonly used for people or animals lightly napping, especially during the day. 'Snoozing' implies a shallow, restful sleep, unlike 'sleeping,' which suggests deeper rest. Not used for serious sleep contexts (like full night's rest). Often paired with locations: 'snoozing on the couch.'
例句
The cat is snoozing in the sun.
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He was snoozing on the couch all afternoon.
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The baby is still snoozing in her crib.
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I caught my dad snoozing during the movie.
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Nothing better than snoozing on a rainy afternoon.
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I found my phone next to me after snoozing through my alarm again.
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