dusk
Dusk is the time of day just before it gets completely dark. It happens in the evening after the sun goes down.
例句
3 / 5The street lights come on at dusk.
The city lights start to shine when it gets dark in the evening.
The park closes its gates at dusk.
The park shuts when the sun goes down and evening begins.
Let's go home before dusk.
Let's return to the house before it gets dark outside.
词族
记忆技巧
Dusk starts with 'D' for 'Down' (the sun goes down) and ends with 'K' for 'darK'.
快速测验
The sun has gone down, and now it is ___; we should turn on the car lights.
正确！
正确答案是： dusk
例句
The street lights come on at dusk.
everydayThe city lights start to shine when it gets dark in the evening.
The park closes its gates at dusk.
formalThe park shuts when the sun goes down and evening begins.
Let's go home before dusk.
informalLet's return to the house before it gets dark outside.
Many birds return to their nests during dusk.
academicMany birds fly back to their homes when the evening light fades.
The outdoor meeting will conclude by dusk.
businessThe outside business meeting will finish when evening starts.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
from dawn to dusk
all day long
in the dusk
in the dim light of evening
at the break of dusk
exactly when the sun disappears
容易混淆的词
Dawn is the very beginning of the day (morning), while dusk is the very end of the daylight (evening).
Sunset is the specific moment the sun disappears; dusk is the period of partial darkness following it.
使用说明
Use 'at dusk' to describe a specific time. It is often used to describe when animals appear or when lights are turned on.
常见错误
Learners often say 'in the dusk' when 'at dusk' is more common for describing time. Don't confuse it with 'dust' (dirt particles).
记忆技巧
Dusk starts with 'D' for 'Down' (the sun goes down) and ends with 'K' for 'darK'.
词源
Derived from the Old English word 'dox' meaning dark-colored or shadowy.
语法模式
文化背景
In many cultures, dusk is seen as a magical or transition time between the working day and the time for rest.
快速测验
The sun has gone down, and now it is ___; we should turn on the car lights.
正确！
正确答案是： dusk
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