daydream
/ˈdeɪdriːm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdeɪdriːm/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdā-ˌdrēm/ (ame, mw) · /ˈdeɪ.driːm/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdeɪ.driːm/ (ame, ipa)
daydream — noun
1. A pleasant imagined scene or series of thoughts that fills your mind while you a
A pleasant imagined scene or series of thoughts that fills your mind while you are awake, usually about something you wish were part of your real life — for example, imagining yourself living in a different city or achieving a big goal.
Gabriela's daydream about living by the sea helped her get through long days at work.
possessive daydream + about [gerund phrase]
The student's daydream was interrupted when the teacher called her name.
Jiwoo had a pleasant daydream in which she played guitar in a famous band.
Erik's daydream of winning the race felt so real that he almost smiled.
The old fisherman was lost in a daydream about his childhood home.
- fantasy
more elaborate and often longer than a daydream; may be deliberately constructed
- reverie
more literary and gentle; suggests a pleasant, relaxed state of being lost in thought
- pipe dream
an unrealistic or unlikely ambition, not just any pleasant thought
- reality
the world of actual facts and events, as opposed to imagined ones
文法句型
have a daydream
lost in a daydream
possessive + daydream + about/of
用法筆記
Often used with the verb 'have' (have a daydream) or in the fixed phrase 'lost in a daydream,' which describes being deeply absorbed in the fantasy.
常見錯誤
daydream — verb
1. To let your mind drift away from your present surroundings so that you imagine a
To let your mind drift away from your present surroundings so that you imagine a more enjoyable situation or a future success — for instance, picturing yourself on a tropical beach during a dull meeting or imagining winning an award.
Tendai often daydreams about traveling to Japan and eating authentic ramen.
daydream about [gerund]
During the history lecture, Lakshmi daydreamed that she was surfing on a tropical beach.
daydream + that-clause
Stop daydreaming and focus on the homework your teacher just assigned.
Nicholas was daydreaming at his desk when the fire alarm suddenly went off.
The little girl sat by the window and daydreamed about becoming a famous dancer.
- focus
to concentrate your attention on the task at hand
- concentrate
to give full mental effort to something specific
文法句型
daydream about [noun/gerund]
daydream + that-clause
daydream of [noun/gerund]
用法筆記
Frequently appears in progressive tenses (was daydreaming, have been daydreaming) because it describes an ongoing mental activity. When daydreaming, you typically lose awareness of your immediate surroundings.