音标:[ˈru:məˌneɪts] ;
v. 沉思( ruminate的第三人称单数 ); 反复考虑; 反刍; 倒嚼
v chew the cuds
v reflect deeply on a subject

ruminate的用法和样例:

例句

用作动词(v.)
  1. The discovery provides pabulum for the scientific community to ruminate on for decades to come.这项发现为科学界对未来十年的深思提供了精神食粮。
  2. The cow began to ruminate after eating up grass.牛吃完草后开始反刍。

经典引文

  • They found Cassidy..ruminating over a glass of beer.

    出自:J. Symons
【近义词】

We all have regrets, but new research suggests the most common regret among American adults involves a lost romantic opportunity. 我们都有各种憾事,不过新研究显示,美国成年人最普遍的遗憾之事跟错失了一段恋情有关。

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