dawning

The fishermen set out at dawning to catch the early tide.

用法提示：名词作时间状语，表示一天开始的时刻。

A soft light filled the sky at dawning, painting the clouds in shades of pink.

用法提示：名词作介词at的宾语，指代拂晓的自然现象。

They waited for the dawning of a new era with hope and anticipation.

用法提示：名词与of连用，表示抽象意义上的开端。