| 释义 |
Adjective: yawning yoning- Gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
"the yawning mine shaft"; "a yawning abyss" - With the mouth wide open indicating boredom or sleepiness
"a yawning congregation" - Showing lack of attention or boredom
"the yawning congregation"
- drowsy, oscitant, dopy, dopey
Noun: yawning yoning- An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
"the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"
- yawn, oscitance, oscitancy, oscitation
Verb: yawn yon- Utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
"The child yawned during the long performance" - Be wide open
- gape, yaw
Derived forms: yawnings See also: inattentive, open, opened, yawner Type of: be, breathe, inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, respire, suspire, take a breath, unconditioned reflex Encyclopedia: Yawn Yawning |