trance
trance — 名詞
1. a sleeplike condition in which a person is awake but has only very limited aware
恍惚狀態
意識模糊、對外界失去清醒反應的狀態
a sleeplike condition in which a person is awake but has only very limited awareness of their surroundings, typically caused by hypnosis, intense shock, or deep mental relaxation
The therapist's quiet voice guided Eitan into a deep trance during the session.
治療師用輕柔的聲音引導 Eitan 進入深層恍惚狀態。
guide + into + trance
After hearing the bad news, Salma sat in a trance, barely reacting to anyone around her.
聽到壞消息後，Salma 陷入恍惚狀態，對周圍的人幾乎沒有反應。
sit in a trance (shock response)
Noa visited a hypnotherapist to stop biting her nails, and during the trance she felt calm and in control.
Noa 去看催眠治療師以戒掉咬指甲的習慣，在恍惚狀態中她感到平靜且能控制自己。
Rachid fell into a trance the moment the hypnotist started speaking to him softly.
催眠師一開口輕聲說話，Rachid 就陷入了恍惚狀態。
Lauren came out of her trance feeling rested but unable to recall what the hypnotist had said.
Lauren 從恍惚狀態中醒來時感到放鬆，但記不得催眠師說了什麼。
用法筆記
Often occurs with verbs like 'fall into', 'go into', 'be in', or 'come out of'. The state can be deliberately induced (by a hypnotist) or caused by trauma.
常見錯誤
2. a fast dance music style played with electronic instruments, using a steady beat
出神音樂
節奏強勁、帶電子合成音效的舞曲類型
a fast dance music style played with electronic instruments, using a steady beat to give listeners a relaxed, dreamy feeling
Felix prefers trance over other electronic genres because of its hypnotic melodies.
Felix 偏愛出神音樂勝過其他電子樂種，因為它帶有令人著迷的旋律。
prefer + trance + over + other genres
The DJ played trance all night, and the crowd danced with their eyes closed.
DJ 整晚播放出神音樂，群眾閉著眼睛跳舞。
Trance festivals often feature laser shows and video projections that match the beat.
出神音樂節經常有雷射秀和隨著節奏變化的投影畫面。
Élise discovered trance music at a club in Berlin and has collected hundreds of tracks since.
Élise 在柏林的一家夜店發現了出神音樂，從此蒐集了數百首曲子。
The steady, driving beat of trance makes it popular on dance floors worldwide.
出神音樂穩定而強勁的節奏使其在世界各地的舞池中都很受歡迎。
- electronic dance music (EDM)
the broader category that includes trance, not a direct synonym
- techno
has a faster, harder beat and fewer melodic layers than trance
- house
slower tempo, more vocals and bass-driven compared to trance
用法筆記
Uncountable noun. Common sub-genres include 'progressive trance', 'psytrance', and 'uplifting trance'. Often contrasts with 'house' or 'techno'.
3. a condition of being so deeply absorbed in your own thinking that you lose aware
沈思出神
專注思考以致忽略周遭事物的狀態
a condition of being so deeply absorbed in your own thinking that you lose awareness of people, sounds, or movement around you
Sofia was in a trance while sketching her design and jumped when her phone rang.
Sofia 在畫設計圖時陷入沉思出神，電話一響嚇了一跳。
in a trance while + [activity]
Jisoo walked into the wrong room, lost in a trance about her exam the next day.
Jisoo 滿腦子想著隔天的考試，恍恍惚惚地走錯了房間。
The old man sat on the bench in a trance, watching rain fall as memories returned.
老先生坐在長椅上出神，看著雨水落下，回憶往事。
Shanti looked out of the window in a trance, unaware that her coffee had gone cold.
Shanti 出神地望著窗外，沒注意到咖啡已經涼了。
The poet spent hours in a trance, staring at a blank page as ideas slowly formed.
詩人出神了好幾個小時，盯著空白頁面，任憑思緒慢慢浮現。
- reverie
more poetic and pleasant daydreaming; less intense than trance
- brown study
an old-fashioned phrase for deep, gloomy thought
- contemplation
more deliberate and active than trance; you choose to think deeply
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this state is natural (daydreaming, concentration) and not induced by hypnosis or shock. The person can usually be snapped out of it easily.
trance — 動詞
1. to attract and hold someone's attention so powerfully that they forget everythin
使著迷
深深吸引，讓人完全沉浸其中
to attract and hold someone's attention so powerfully that they forget everything else around them, as if under a spell
The dancer's graceful movements tranced the audience, leaving everyone breathless.
舞者優美的動作讓全場觀眾為之著迷，個個屏息凝神。
trance + audience (literary transitive)
Lan was completely tranced by the beauty of the ancient temple and lost track of time.
Lan 完全被古老寺廟的美麗迷住了，忘了時間。
passive: be tranced by + [something beautiful]
The novelist's vivid descriptions tranced her readers, who stayed up all night to finish the book.
小說家生動的描述讓讀者深深著迷，許多人熬夜把書看完。
Beatriz was tranced by the violin solo and forgot to breathe for a moment.
Beatriz 被小提琴獨奏迷住了，好一會兒忘了呼吸。
The magician's skillful show tranced the children, who watched without blinking.
魔術師精湛的表演讓孩子們看得入迷，連眼睛都沒眨一下。
- bore
to fail to hold attention
文法句型
trance + object (someone)
用法筆記
Less common than 'entrance' or 'enrapture'; used mainly in literary or formal writing. The object is always a person or an audience.