awake to1.■醒来看见(或听见)：I awoke to bright sun-light.我醒来时只见阳光灿烂。They awoke to find the house in flames.他们醒来时发觉房子着了火。2.■开始意识，认识到，开始知道，开始了解；觉察；开始醒悟；开始领会：He awoke to his opportunities.他意识到了他的机遇。It’s time you awoke to the realities of the situation.现在是你认识当前的现实情况的时候了。