daydreamer

/ˈdeɪ.driː.mər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdeɪ.driː.mɚ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdā-ˌdrē-mər/ (ame, mw)

daydreamer — noun

  • daydreamersingular
  • daydreamersplural

1. someone whose attention often drifts away from the present into imagined scenes

1.名詞B2
釋義

someone whose attention often drifts away from the present into imagined scenes

例句

During math class, Mira looked like a daydreamer, watching clouds instead of the board.

look like a daydreamer

Even in staff meetings, Daniel the daydreamer filled his notes with island sketches.

同義詞
  • dreamer

    broader and often more positive; can describe hopes as well as imagination

  • absent-minded person

    focuses on forgetfulness or distraction, not specifically on pleasant fantasy

  • escapist

    stronger and more negative; suggests avoiding reality on purpose

反義詞
  • realist

    stays focused on practical facts instead of imagined scenes

  • practical person

    pays attention to what needs to be done in the real situation

文法句型

be a daydreamer

a daydreamer in class

用法筆記

Often used for someone who loses focus in class, meetings, or other ordinary situations. It can sound mildly critical, but it may also be affectionate when the wandering thoughts are harmless.

常見錯誤

❌My brother is a daydreamer because he wants to build a game company.
✅My brother is a dreamer because he wants to build a game company.
💡a daydreamer usually loses attention in imagined scenes, not simply by having big hopes.