单词 | repose |
释义 | Word Frequency repose 1(rɪˈpəʊz) noun 1. a state of quiet restfulness; peace or tranquillity 2. dignified calmness of manner; composure verb 3. to place (oneself or one's body) in a state of quiet relaxation; lie or lay down at rest 4. (intransitive) to lie when dead, as in the grave 5. (intr; foll by on, in, etc) formal to take support (from) or be based (on) your plan reposes on a fallacy Derived forms reposal (reˈposal) noun reposer (reˈposer) noun reposeful (reˈposeful) adjective reposefully (reˈposefully) adverb reposefulness (reˈposefulness) noun Word origin C15: from Old French reposer, from Late Latin repausāre from re- + pausāre to stop; see pauseWord Frequency repose 2(rɪˈpəʊz) verb (transitive) 1. to put (trust or confidence) in a person or thing 2. to place or put (an object) somewhere Derived forms reposal (reˈposal) noun Word origin C15: from Latin repōnere to store up, from re- + pōnere to put |
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