comatose
comatose
[ˈkəʊmətəʊs, -z]
adjective
[ˈkəʊmətəʊs, -z]
adjective
- of or in a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged or indefinite period, especially as a result of severe injury or illness
昏迷的
she had been comatose for seven months.
她已昏迷七个月了。
lying in a comatose state.
处于昏迷状态。
■(humorous)(of a person or thing) extremely exhausted, lethargic, or sleepy, typically as a result of overdrinking or taking drugs
(幽默)（尤指饮酒过量或吸毒引起的）（人，事物）耗尽的，精疲力竭的；无精打采的；昏昏欲睡的
- late 17th cent.: from Greek kōma, kōmat- 'deep sleep' + -ose
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