Word
eventide
/ˈiːvəntaid/
noun
黄昏;傍晚
the latter part of the day, from late afternoon until nightfall; evening
- 1.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
傍晚,即白天将尽、光线渐暗的时段
傍晚,即白天将尽、光线渐暗的时段;黄昏;日暮
In use
As eventide approached, the sky turned a brilliant orange.
The lovers strolled along the beach at eventide.
The farmers returned home from the fields at eventide.
at eventide
常用于文学或诗歌语境,相当于 at dusk。
The birds return to their nests at eventide.
鸟儿在黄昏时分返回巢穴。
in the eventide
较 at eventide 稍显正式。
In the eventide, the sky turns golden.
黄昏时分,天空变成金色。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常用于文学或诗歌语境,指黄昏时分。
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