sleepless

['sli:plis]

adj.不睡眠的, 睡不著的, 警觉的

例句与用法:

As long as people see it lasting their time and probably that of their grandchildren, no too many people are going to spend sleepless nights worrying about the run-down of natural resources.

只要人们想到自然资源够他们一辈子用,也许还会够他们的子孙一辈子用,就没有很多人会为自然资源的枯竭而彻夜不眠。

She was worn-out after three sleepless nights.

三夜未眠之后,她已筋疲力尽了。

She looked pale and drawn after weeks of sleepless nights.

她经历了数周不眠之夜,看上去脸色苍白,形容憔悴。

Her irresponsible behaviour cost her father many sleepless nights.

她那不负责任的行为使她父亲许多夜不得安眠。

词形变化:

副词: sleeplessly | 名词: sleeplessness |

详细释义:

a.

1. 失眠的; 不眠的; 醒着的

I've spent many sleepless nights worrying about it.

我已度过了许多不眠之夜, 为此事担心。

2. 警觉的; 戒备不懈的

3. 永不停息的