Word
eventide
/ˈiːvəntaid/
noun
黄昏;傍晚
核心释义
the latter part of the day, from late afternoon until nightfall; evening
- 1.
傍晚,即白天将尽、光线渐暗的时段
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;黄昏;日暮
用法In use
As eventide approached, the sky turned a brilliant orange.
用法提示:eventide 作为名词,表示黄昏时分。
The lovers strolled along the beach at eventide.
用法提示:eventide 在此作时间状语,表示在黄昏。
The farmers returned home from the fields at eventide.
用法提示:eventide 强调傍晚时刻。
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.
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学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常用于文学或诗歌语境,指黄昏时分。
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