A1 noun 文語 #858 よく出る

twilight

/ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight is the soft, glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon. It happens in the morning before sunrise and in the evening after sunset.

例文

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1

The street lights turn on during the evening twilight.

The street lights turn on during the evening twilight.

2

The park remains open to visitors until the onset of twilight.

The park remains open to visitors until the onset of twilight.

3

I like to sit on my porch and watch the twilight.

I like to sit on my porch and watch the twilight.

語族

名詞
twilight
形容詞
twilit
関連
dusk
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'twi-' as 'twin' or 'two.' Twilight is the 'two-light' time between the day and the night.

クイックテスト

The bats usually come out to fly during the ______.

正解!

正解は: twilight

例文

1

The street lights turn on during the evening twilight.

everyday

The street lights turn on during the evening twilight.

2

The park remains open to visitors until the onset of twilight.

formal

The park remains open to visitors until the onset of twilight.

3

I like to sit on my porch and watch the twilight.

informal

I like to sit on my porch and watch the twilight.

4

Atmospheric conditions can significantly affect the duration of twilight.

academic

Atmospheric conditions can significantly affect the duration of twilight.

5

The rooftop cocktail hour will begin at twilight.

business

The rooftop cocktail hour will begin at twilight.

語族

名詞
twilight
形容詞
twilit
関連
dusk

よく使う組み合わせ

evening twilight evening twilight
at twilight at twilight
fading twilight fading twilight
gather in the twilight gather in the twilight
dim twilight dim twilight

よく使うフレーズ

twilight zone

twilight zone

the twilight of one's career

the twilight of one's career

in the twilight

in the twilight

よく混同される語

twilight vs dusk

Dusk is the very end of twilight when it is almost dark; twilight is the whole period of partial light.

twilight vs dawn

Dawn is the twilight that happens in the morning, while twilight most often refers to the evening.

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使い方のコツ

Twilight is often used in a literary or poetic way to describe beauty. It can be used as a noun or as an adjective before another noun (e.g., 'twilight sky').

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'twilight' to mean 'night,' but it specifically refers to the time when there is still some light in the sky.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'twi-' as 'twin' or 'two.' Twilight is the 'two-light' time between the day and the night.

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語源

From Old English 'twi-' (two or half) and 'light,' referring to the half-light of the sky.

文法パターン

uncountable noun when referring to light often used with the preposition 'at' can function as an attributive noun
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文化的な背景

In English-speaking culture, twilight is often associated with romance, mystery, or the peaceful end of a day.

クイックテスト

The bats usually come out to fly during the ______.

正解!

正解は: twilight

Weatherの関連語

windy

A1

Windy is an adjective used to describe weather conditions where there is a lot of strong, moving air. It characterizes a day or a place where the wind is blowing harder than usual, often making it feel colder or causing objects to move.

foggy

A1

Foggy is an adjective used to describe weather where there is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground. It makes it very difficult to see things that are far away or even close by.

stormy

A1

Describes weather that is characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and often thunder or lightning. It can also refer to a situation or relationship marked by strong conflict or angry arguments.

overcast

A1

An overcast is a condition where the entire sky is covered with clouds and no sun can be seen. It describes a grey and dull sky that often happens before rain or during cold days.

cool

A1

Describes a temperature that is moderately cold, typically in a way that is pleasant or refreshing. It is used to describe weather that is neither hot nor very cold, often requiring a light jacket.

freezing

A1

Freezing refers to the temperature at which water turns into ice, which is 0°C or 32°F. It describes the process or the state of the weather when it is cold enough for liquid to become solid.

humid

A1

Humid describes air that feels wet, damp, and sticky because it contains a lot of water vapor. It is often used to describe hot weather that makes you feel sweaty.

wet

A1

Describes something that is covered in or full of water or another liquid. In the context of weather, it refers to a day or period when it is raining.

mild

A1

Mild describes weather that is warmer than usual for a specific time of year, especially in winter or autumn. It means the temperature is moderate and pleasant, rather than being very cold or freezing.

rain

A1

Rain is water that falls from clouds in the sky in small drops. It is a natural weather event that provides water for plants and fills rivers and lakes.

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