daze
daze — noun
1. a temporary condition in which you cannot think clearly or react normally, usual
a temporary condition in which you cannot think clearly or react normally, usually caused by a sudden shock, a physical blow, or an unexpected event
After the bad news, Mert walked around in a daze all day.
in a daze — fixed phrase for confused, unthinking state
Nadia was still in a daze when the doctor explained the test results.
The boxer stumbled toward his corner, his unfocused eyes showing he was in a daze.
Lan spent the whole morning in a daze, unable to locate the car keys.
文法句型
in a daze
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'in a daze.' Also common in 'snap out of a daze' (return to normal thinking).
常見錯誤
daze — verb
- dazepresent simple I / you / we / they
- dazes3rd person singular
- dazing-ing form
- dazedpast simple
1. to make someone unable to think or react clearly by hitting them, surprising the
to make someone unable to think or react clearly by hitting them, surprising them, or giving them shocking news
The loud explosion dazed Caleb for a moment before he could run to safety.
daze + noun phrase — physical shock as subject
Femi was completely dazed by the news of winning the full scholarship.
passive: be dazed by + news/surprise
The fall from her bicycle dazed Rin so badly she forgot her own address.
Vivek stood at the door, completely dazed by the sight of his ruined home.
The sudden attack left the guard dazed and unable to call for help.
文法句型
daze + noun phrase / pronoun
be dazed by + noun phrase
用法筆記
Very frequently used in the passive voice ('be dazed by …'). The subject of the active is usually an event (explosion, fall, news) rather than a person.
常見錯誤
2. to make someone unable to see properly for a short time because of a very bright
to make someone unable to see properly for a short time because of a very bright light shining in their eyes
Drivers were dazed by the setting sun reflecting off the tall glass buildings.
passive: be dazed by [light source]
Mira stepped out of the dark cinema and was dazed by the bright sunlight.
A flashlight beam from the road hit Zola's eyes and dazed her for several seconds.
Eitan emerged from the dark tunnel, completely dazed by the midday glare.
The headlights of the oncoming car dazed Matthew and forced him to slow down.
文法句型
daze + noun phrase / pronoun
be dazed by + light source
用法筆記
Only used for visual impairment caused by bright light. Not interchangeable with sense 1 (STUN WITH SHOCK) — distinguish by whether the cause is a light source or a physical/emotional event.