meditation
/ˌmedɪˈteɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌme-də-ˈtā-shən/ (ame, mw)
meditation — noun
- meditationsingular
- meditationsplural
1. A practice in which a person sits quietly and trains the mind to stay focused on
A practice in which a person sits quietly and trains the mind to stay focused on one thing, such as the breath, a word, or an image, often done for spiritual growth or to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety.
Lauren does twenty minutes of meditation every morning before going to work.
collocation: do X minutes of meditation
The yoga instructor began the class with a short guided meditation to help everyone relax.
collocation: guided meditation
After three months of daily meditation, Hyun felt calmer and less worried about his exams.
Some companies now provide meditation rooms where workers can take a quiet break during the day.
- mindfulness
Focuses on present-moment awareness; meditation is the broader practice that may include mindfulness.
- contemplation
More formal, often linked to religious or philosophical reflection rather than stress reduction.
文法句型
do/ practice + meditation
a + adjective + meditation (countable)
用法筆記
Usually uncountable when referring to the general practice. Countable when referring to a specific session (e.g., 'a short guided meditation').
常見錯誤
2. The process of thinking deeply and carefully about a serious subject for a long
The process of thinking deeply and carefully about a serious subject for a long time, or the written or spoken ideas that result from such reflection.
The CEO spent the whole weekend in quiet meditation on the future of the company.
pattern: in meditation on [topic]
Adina published a long meditation on the role of art in modern society.
countable: a meditation on [topic] (written product)
His latest film is a quiet meditation on how people deal with grief and loss.
The old professor sat lost in meditation, barely noticing the students waiting outside his door.
- reflection
Less intense; can be brief. Meditation implies sustained, absorbed thinking.
- contemplation
Very close; often carries a slightly more spiritual or passive tone.
- rumination
Often suggests repetitive or anxious thinking; meditation is more deliberate and calm.
- distraction
The opposite of focused thought or attention.
文法句型
in meditation on [topic]
a meditation on [theme] (countable—written work)
用法筆記
This sense can be uncountable (the process) or countable (a written/spoken work of reflection). The countable use is most common in literary or academic contexts.