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meditation

/ˌmɛdəˈteɪʃən/

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1 · noun

the practice of focusing the mind to become calm or aware

冥想

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Ten minutes of meditation helped him settle his thoughts before the interview.
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面试前冥想十分钟帮助他平静了思绪。
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