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awakening

/əˈweɪkənɪŋ/ American
  • n. 觉醒, 醒悟
  • adj. 觉醒的
Definition
  • n. the act of waking up, or a sudden realization
  • adj. beginning to become aware or active
Example
Losing his job was a painful awakening to reality.
失业是一次痛苦的觉醒,让他认清了现实。