A1 noun ニュートラル

solstice

/ˈsɒl.stɪs/

A solstice is one of the two times each year when the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon. It marks the longest day of the year in summer and the shortest day of the year in winter.

例文

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1

Our family always has a barbecue to celebrate the summer solstice.

Our family always has a barbecue to celebrate the summer solstice.

2

The astronomical observation of the winter solstice is vital for climate records.

The astronomical observation of the winter solstice is vital for climate records.

3

The solstice is coming up, so the days will finally start getting brighter.

The solstice is coming up, so the days will finally start getting brighter.

語族

名詞
solstice
形容詞
solstitial
関連
sun
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the Latin roots: 'sol' means sun and 'stice' means to stand still. At the solstice, the sun seems to stand still before changing direction in the sky.

クイックテスト

The winter ___ marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year.

正解!

正解は: solstice

例文

1

Our family always has a barbecue to celebrate the summer solstice.

everyday

Our family always has a barbecue to celebrate the summer solstice.

2

The astronomical observation of the winter solstice is vital for climate records.

formal

The astronomical observation of the winter solstice is vital for climate records.

3

The solstice is coming up, so the days will finally start getting brighter.

informal

The solstice is coming up, so the days will finally start getting brighter.

4

Many Neolithic monuments were built to align with the sun during the summer solstice.

academic

Many Neolithic monuments were built to align with the sun during the summer solstice.

5

The resort's revenue peaked during the annual winter solstice festival.

business

The resort's revenue peaked during the annual winter solstice festival.

語族

名詞
solstice
形容詞
solstitial
関連
sun

よく使う組み合わせ

summer solstice summer solstice
winter solstice winter solstice
celebrate the solstice celebrate the solstice
solstice sunset solstice sunset
upcoming solstice upcoming solstice

よく使うフレーズ

the return of the light

the return of the light

midwinter solstice

midwinter solstice

midsummer solstice

midsummer solstice

よく混同される語

solstice vs equinox

An equinox is when day and night are of equal length, whereas a solstice is the longest or shortest day.

solstice vs equator

The equator is a physical line around the middle of the Earth, while a solstice is a point in time.

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使い方のコツ

The word is almost always used with the modifiers 'summer' or 'winter' to specify which extreme of the year is being mentioned. It refers to a specific date, usually June 21 or December 21.

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よくある間違い

Learners often misspell the word as 'solstise' or 'soltice'. They also frequently confuse it with 'equinox', which occurs in spring and autumn.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the Latin roots: 'sol' means sun and 'stice' means to stand still. At the solstice, the sun seems to stand still before changing direction in the sky.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'solstitium', from 'sol' (sun) and 'sistere' (to stand still).

文法パターン

countable noun usually used with 'the' plural form is 'solstices'
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文化的な背景

The solstice is a major cultural event for many societies, often associated with festivals at sites like Stonehenge in England.

クイックテスト

The winter ___ marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year.

正解!

正解は: solstice

natureの関連語

rainforest

A1

A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.

tundra

A1

A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.

wetland

A1

A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.

coral reef

A1

A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.

vegetation

A1

Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.

foliage

A1

Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.

canopy

A1

A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.

photosynthesis

A1

Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.

pollination

A1

Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.

seedling

A1

A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.

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