awakening
noun [ S ] uk/əˈweɪ.kən.ɪŋ/ us/əˈweɪ.kən.ɪŋ/
觉醒,醒悟;认识,意识
the act of starting to understand something or feel something
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!