awakening
[ə'weɪ.kən.ɪŋ] noun only singular
■when you start to understand something or feel something 觉醒，醒悟；认识，意识•a religious awakening宗教意识的觉醒 •the awakening of public concern about the environment公众对环境开始关注 •He's in for a rude awakening (= will be shocked) when he starts work!他开始做时就会大吃一惊！ |