(in Greek and Roman mythology)each of nine goddesses, the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, who preside over the arts and sciences
缪斯(希腊和罗马神话中掌管文艺和科学的九位女神之一,九女神均为宙斯和尼莫茜尼之女)。
a woman, or a force personified as a woman, who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist
(给艺术家以创作灵感的)女神;拟人化为女性的力量;灵感之源。
be absorbed in thought
沉思,默想,冥想
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he was musing on the problems he faced .他正在默想所面临的问题。
[with direct speech]say to oneself in a thoughtful manner
若有所思地自语
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‘I think I've seen him somewhere before,’ mused Rachel .“我想我曾在某个地方见过他,”雷切尔若有所思地自语道。
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若有所思地凝视
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the sergeant stood, his eyes musing on the pretty police constable .军士站在那里,若有所思地凝视着那个漂亮的女警员。
〈旧〉 深思,反思;反思期。
"late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin