Lucubration

ENZH

What Does Lucubration Mean?

  • 深思熟虑
  • 苦思冥想
  • 夜间读书

Lucubration Pronunciation

/luːˌkjuːˈbreɪʃən/

Lucubration Definition

noun

Definition

the act of studying, especially at night or under difficult conditions; laborious or intensive study or meditation.

In ZH

一种学习的行为,尤其是在夜间或在困难条件下进行的研究;艰苦或深入的学习或思考。

How to Use Lucubration in a Sentence

  • His late-night lucubration led to a breakthrough in his research.
  • After hours of lucubration, she finally understood the complex theory.
  • The scholar's lucubration resulted in several published papers.
  • Lucubration can often lead to innovative ideas in science and art.
  • Many great inventions were born from nights of lucubration by their creators.

Cultural Notes

The term 'lucubration' often carries a connotation of deep, thoughtful work that requires perseverance and often happens during the quiet hours of the night.