nirvana
US /nɚˈvɑː.nə/
UK /nɪəˈvɑː.nə/
名词
1.
涅槃, 极乐世界
in Buddhism, a state of perfect happiness and peace, where there is no suffering or desire
示例:
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The monk meditated for years to achieve nirvana.
僧侣冥想多年以达到涅槃。
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He sought spiritual enlightenment and ultimately, nirvana.
他寻求精神启蒙，最终达到涅槃。
2.
极乐, 无忧无虑的状态
a state of perfect bliss or freedom from pain and worry
示例:
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Lying on the beach with a good book was pure nirvana.
躺在沙滩上读一本好书是纯粹的极乐。
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For a coffee lover, that first sip in the morning is absolute nirvana.
对于咖啡爱好者来说，早上第一口是绝对的极乐。