siesta /sɪˈɛstə/

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  N-COUNT A siesta is a short sleep or rest which you have in the early afternoon, especially in hot countries. (尤指气候炎热国家的)午睡; 午休

  例：

  They have a siesta during the hottest part of the day.

  他们会在一天中最热的时候小憩一会儿。