vigils

language: zh

definitions

  1. noun
    watchful periods of sleeplessness, often for religious or solemn purposes
    zh: 守夜
  2. noun
    periods of sleeplessness due to grief or anxiety
    zh: 因悲伤或焦虑而失眠

examples

  1. The monks kept vigil all night.

    僧侣守了一夜。

  2. She spent many vigils by his bedside.

    她在床边守了许多夜。