meditate /ˈmɛdɪˌteɪt/ TEM8 ( meditating, meditated, meditates )

• 1. 

  V-I If you meditate on something, you think about it very carefully and deeply for a long time. 深思

  例：

  On the day her son began school, she meditated on the uncertainties of his future.

  在她儿子入学那天，她深思了有关他未来的种种不确定因素。

• 2. 

  V-I If you meditate you remain in a silent and calm state for a period of time, as part of a religious training or so that you are more able to deal with the problems and difficulties of everyday life. 冥想

  例：

  I was meditating, and reached a higher state of consciousness.

  我正在冥想，并进入了一种更高的意识境界。