to dream; daydream; fantasize
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to dream (during sleep); to experience illusions in consciousness caused by incomplete inhibition of the brain
Refers to the physiological phenomenon of experiencing visions during sleep.
I dreamed about you last night.
The puppy often dreams while sleeping, and its legs even twitch.
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It is said that dreaming is the brain organizing memories.
He was so tired that he started dreaming as soon as he lay down.
Don't wake her up; she is dreaming right now.
verb
to daydream; to indulge in fantasy; to build castles in the air
informalOften used metaphorically to criticize unrealistic fantasies or wishful thinking. Commonly appears in the idiom '白日做梦' (daydreaming).
Stop daydreaming; this kind of thing cannot happen.
He wants to get rich without working hard; that is simply daydreaming.
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Don't daydream all day; better face reality.
You think manna will fall from heaven? Stop dreaming!
People who are always daydreaming rarely achieve success.