comfort zone

noun

/ˈkʌmfət zəʊn/

/ˈkʌmfərt zəʊn/

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(sometimes disapproving) a place or situation in which you feel safe or comfortable, especially when you choose to stay in this situation instead of trying to work harder or achieve more舒适区，放松区，安乐窝（尤指自我放松、不追求更高成就的状态）
- Stepping outside your comfort zone and trying new things can be a great experience.走出你的安乐窝去尝试一下新事物会是个很棒的经历。
- We cannot afford to have anyone operating in a comfort zone.我们可用不起工作中贪图安逸不求上进的人。
compare danger zone
Extra Examples
- Students are unwilling to step outside their comfort zone.学生们都贪恋自己的舒适区，不愿改变。
- She's willing to venture outside her comfort zone.她愿意走出自己的安逸生活，去尝试新的挑战。
- I’ll tell you what drives me crazy—people who have talent but cruise along in the comfort zone.我来告诉你什么让我疯狂——那些有天赋但却在舒适区漫游的人。
(approving) (especially in sport尤用于体育运动) a state in which you feel confident and are performing at your best最佳状态
- I knew if I could find my comfort zone I would be difficult to beat.我知道如果我能达到自己的最佳状态就难以被打败。