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asleep
This term describes a state of unconsciousness or suspended animation. It is a predicative adjective, meaning it typically follows a linking verb like be, feel, or seem, and cannot be used directly before a noun to modify it. One would say the child is asleep, but not the asleep child.
In a figurative sense, the word conveys a lack of vigilance or a failure to respond to critical changes. This is often associated with negligence or a state of complacency, as seen in the common expression regarding being asleep at the wheel, which suggests a dereliction of duty or a lack of awareness during a period of responsibility.
Ý nghĩa
In a state of dormancy or inactivity, particularly regarding plants or biological processes during winter.
Ví dụ
The forest seems asleep under the blanket of snow.
I cannot believe the management was asleep at the wheel during the crisis.