1620s, insomnie, from Latin insomnia "want of sleep," from insomnis "sleepless," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + somnus "sleep" (see Somnus). The modern form is from 1758.
权威例句
1. to suffer from insomnia
失眠
2. Worries and tenseness can lead to insomnia.
忧虑和紧张会导致失眠.
3. He is suffering from insomnia.
他患失眠症.
4. However, for one in six people insomnia is a continual problem.
不过在每6个人中便有一人患有持续性失眠症.
5. Ten million Americans are seeking medical help for chronic insomnia.