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afternoon

UK/'ɑ:ftә'nu:n/US
NGSL 1kA1

Definitions

n.

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm

午后、 下午

adv.

(more often in the plural) In the afternoon

午后、 下午

Root Breakdown

Native English
afternoonother
=afternoon

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She enjoys taking long walks in the afternoon after finishing her work.

  • 2.

    The meeting was scheduled for Monday afternoon at two o'clock sharp.

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