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    drift off

    US /drɪft ɔf/

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    UK /drift ɔf/

    C2
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo gradually fall asleep.
    I often drift off while watching TV.

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    On The Night You Were Born - Kids Books Read Aloud

    03:33On The Night You Were Born - Kids Books Read Aloud
    • Or drift off to sleep to the sound of the wind.

      Or drift off to sleep to the sound of the wind.

    • Or drift off to sleep to the sound of the wind.

      Or drift off to sleep to the sound of the wind.

    B1

    My Day | Improve Your English | English Listening Skills - Speaking Skills

    17:00My Day | Improve Your English | English Listening Skills - Speaking Skills
    • Finally, I turn off the lights, close my eyes, and drift off to sleep, excited about the adventures and learning that tomorrow will bring.

      Finally, I turn off the lights, close my eyes, and drift off to sleep, excited about the adventures and learning that tomorrow will bring.

    • and drift off to sleep, excited about the adventures and learning that tomorrow will bring.

      and drift off to sleep, excited about the adventures and learning that tomorrow will bring.

    B1

    「質の良い睡眠」って何?5段階のレベルで説明 | 5 Levels | WIRED Japan

    23:40「質の良い睡眠」って何?5段階のレベルで説明 | 5 Levels | WIRED Japan
    • You know, certainly people kind of drift off to sleep, but then all of a sudden you're unconscious, right?

      You know, certainly people kind of drift off to sleep, but then all of a sudden you're unconscious, right?

    A2

    Does Using Your Phone Really Hurt Your Sleep?

    04:22Does Using Your Phone Really Hurt Your Sleep?
    • And if you did bring your phone or laptop to bed with you so that you can watch just one more episode as you drift off, will that actually prevent you from getting a good night sleep.

      And if you did bring your phone or laptop to bed with you so that you can watch just one more episode as you drift off, will that actually prevent you from getting a good night sleep.

    B1

    The Harvard of Santa Schools

    03:16The Harvard of Santa Schools
    • If you're not healthy, you're gonna drift off, you're not gonna pay attention.

      If you're not healthy, you're gonna drift off, you're not gonna pay attention.

    A2

    The TROJAN Test

    06:39The TROJAN Test
    • If you park your spacecraft near points 1, 2, or 3, it will slowly but eventually drift off and stop orbiting along with a smaller planet or star, or get ejected from the system entirely.

      If you park your spacecraft near points 1, 2, or 3, it will slowly but eventually drift off and stop orbiting along with a smaller planet or star, or get ejected from the system entirely.

    B1

    A simple way to break a bad habit Judson Brewer Ted Talks 2016

    09:25A simple way to break a bad habit   Judson Brewer   Ted Talks 2016
    • Well, studies show that even when we're really trying to pay attention to something, like maybe this talk, at some point about half of us will drift off into a daydream or have this urge to check our Twitter feed.

      Well, studies show that even when we're really trying to pay attention to something, like maybe this talk, at some point about half of us will drift off into a daydream or have this urge to check our Twitter feed.

    • like maybe this talk at some point about half of us will drift off into a

      like maybe this talk at some point about half of us will drift off into a

    B1

    The Plight of Tigers in The US.- The Exotic Animal Trade in America

    00:01The Plight of Tigers in The US.- The Exotic Animal Trade in America
    • jostled awake every time you've tried to finally drift off to sleep these guys need

      jostled awake every time you've tried to finally drift off to sleep these guys need

    B1

    Darwin Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

    05:47Darwin Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
    • Then climb into the stone country above and let your spirit drift off into a land that time forgot.

      Then climb into the stone country above and let your spirit drift off into a land that time forgot.

    • then climb into the stone country above, and let your spirit drift off into a land that time forgot.

      then climb into the stone country above, and let your spirit drift off into a land that time forgot.

    B2

    This Is Your Body Over 24 Hours

    05:28This Is Your Body Over 24 Hours
    • As you go to sleep and finally begin to drift off, melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland

      As you go to sleep and finally begin to drift off, melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland

    • As you go to sleep and finally begin to drift off, melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland, which begins the sleep cycle, which happens multiple times through the night.

      As you go to sleep and finally begin to drift off, melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland, which begins the sleep cycle, which happens multiple times through the night.

    B1