meditate

英 [ˈmedɪteɪt]

美 [ˈmedɪteɪt]

v. 冥想; 沉思; 暗自策划; 考虑; 谋划

现在分词：meditating　过去式：meditated　过去分词：meditated　第三人称单数：meditates　复数：meditates　

Collins.2 / BNC.15721 / COCA.12380

牛津词典

verb

冥想；沉思
to think deeply, usually in silence, especially for religious reasons or in order to make your mind calm
暗自策划；考虑；谋划
to plan sth in your mind; to consider doing sth
1. They were meditating revenge.
  他们在谋划进行报复。

VERB 沉思;深思;仔细考虑
If youmeditate onsomething, you think about it very carefully and deeply for a long time.
1. He meditated on the problem...
  他仔细斟酌着这个问题。
2. On the day her son began school, she meditated on the uncertainties of his future.
  儿子开始上学的那一天，她就在考虑他未来的种种不确定因素了。
VERB （宗教中）冥想，默想，打坐
If youmeditateyou remain in a silent and calm state for a period of time, as part of a religious training or so that you are more able to deal with the problems and difficulties of everyday life.
1. I was meditating, and reached a higher state of consciousness.
  我在冥想，并进入了一个更高的意识境界。

verb

reflect deeply on a subject
1. I mulled over the events of the afternoon
2. philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
3. The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
Synonym:chew overthink overponderexcogitatecontemplatemusereflectmullmull overruminatespeculate
think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
1. He is meditating in his study
Synonym:studycontemplate

I had no time to meditate on or upon the problem.
我没有时间仔细思考这个问题。
I meditate to improve the spiritual dimension of my life.
我思考精神的重要性去改进我的生活。
You must sit down for a moment, meditate, and then find other means.
你必须坐下片刻，静虑，然后发现其他的方法。
You may want to use your quiet time to meditate or pray.
你可能想利用你这段安静的时间沉思或是祈祷。
Use this time to reflect, review, and meditate.
利用这段清闲时光去思考，回顾和计划。
On the day her son began school, she meditated on the uncertainties of his future.
儿子开始上学的那一天，她就在考虑他未来的种种不确定因素了。
I meditate, or dance, or fly.
我沉思，我起舞，我飞翔。
That's when I try to meditate or do some deep-breathing exercises.
这时我就会试着沉思或者做些深呼吸练习。
That is not for you to say: yes, I agree, I'll meditate.
这不是要让你说：是的，我同意，我要冥想。
Remember to meditate and pray each day.
要记得每天冥想和祈祷。