meditative
/ˈmedɪtətɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmedɪteɪtɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈme-də-ˌtā-tiv/ (ame, mw)
meditative — 形容詞
- meditativepositive
- more meditativecomparative
- most meditativesuperlative
1. connected with the calm, quiet practice of focusing the mind on one thing for pr
冥想的
與靜心修練有關的
connected with the calm, quiet practice of focusing the mind on one thing for prayer or relaxation
Layla begins each morning with twenty minutes of meditative breathing by an open window.
Layla 每天早上會在開著的窗邊做二十分鐘冥想式呼吸。
meditative + breathing (practice noun)
The temple plays soft meditative music while visitors walk slowly through the stone garden.
寺院播放輕柔的冥想音樂，訪客慢慢走過石庭。
meditative + music
Mayumi led the class through a meditative pose, asking everyone to slow their breath.
Mayumi 帶全班做一個冥想姿勢，請大家放慢呼吸。
After surgery, Felix kept up a daily meditative routine to manage stress and pain.
手術後，Felix 每天維持冥想練習來處理壓力與疼痛。
The retreat offered meditative walks along the lake before breakfast each day.
靜修營每天早餐前安排沿湖的冥想散步。
- contemplative
broader; can describe deep thought without any meditation practice
- mindful
everyday register; focuses on present-moment awareness rather than a sitting practice
- prayerful
religious register; tied to addressing a god rather than to quiet focus
文法句型
meditative + state / practice / silence / music
be / feel meditative
用法筆記
Typically modifies practice nouns (breathing, music, walk, pose, routine) or mood nouns linked to mindfulness contexts. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense names a recognised practice (yoga, prayer, mindfulness), not just a thoughtful mood.
2. showing that someone is thinking quietly and seriously about something for a lon
沉思的
安靜地深入思考某事
showing that someone is thinking quietly and seriously about something for a long moment
Antonia grew meditative after reading the last letter from her grandmother.
Antonia 讀完祖母的最後一封信後，變得沉思起來。
The whole team fell into a meditative silence once the coach announced the result.
教練宣布結果後，整支隊伍陷入一片沉思的靜默。
meditative + silence
Eli stared out at the rain with a meditative look that nobody dared break.
Eli 望著雨，露出一個沉思的神情，沒人敢打斷他。
Ritu's essay on memory has a slow, meditative tone that suits the subject.
Ritu 寫記憶的那篇文章有種緩慢、沉思的語調，很貼合主題。
After the long hike, Nala became quiet and meditative beside the campfire.
走完那段長路後，Nala 在營火旁變得安靜而沉思。
- pensive
often carries a shade of sadness or worry that meditative does not
- reflective
more often points to careful thought about past events or experience
- thoughtful
broader and more everyday; can also mean considerate of others
- impulsive
acting on a quick urge instead of pausing to think
- distracted
unable to hold the mind on one quiet line of thought
文法句型
meditative + mood / silence / pause / look
be / grow meditative
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 by noun choice: a meditative silence / look / mood / tone describes a thoughtful state, while a meditative practice / breathing / pose names a meditation activity. This sense often modifies an inanimate noun (essay, film, music) when the work invites slow thought.