forty winks
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小睡, 恢复精力的短暂睡眠
a short, light nap or brief sleep taken to rest and regain energy
The idiom "forty winks" is believed to have originated from the practice of taking a brief, refreshing nap or short sleep during the day. The idea of "forty winks" suggests a short, light slumber that is usually not long enough to be a full sleep cycle but long enough to provide a quick rejuvenation. The phrase has been in use since the 19th century to describe the act of taking a short nap, often to restore one's energy and alertness.
- During the lunch break, I like to take forty winks in my office to recharge for the afternoon.
午休期间，我喜欢在办公室里小睡片刻，为下午充电。
- After the long road trip, I pulled over at a rest area and took forty winks to feel more refreshed.
长途驾驶后，我在休息区停下来，小睡片刻以感觉更精神。
- The conference was exhausting, so I found a quiet corner to take a quick forty winks.
会议让人精疲力尽，所以我找了个安静的角落快速 小睡 一会儿。
- He had a hectic schedule, but he managed to squeeze in forty winks on the train ride home.
他的日程很忙，但他在回家的火车上设法小睡了一会儿。
- Whenever I'm feeling tired and need a quick energy boost, I'll take forty winks before continuing my work.
每当我感到疲倦并需要快速补充能量时，我会在继续工作之前小睡一会儿。