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dawn

UK/dɒ:n/US
IELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

n.

The first light of day just before sunrise; the beginning of something.

黎明;破晓;开端

v.

To begin to grow light at the start of a day; to begin to become clear or obvious.

破晓;开始变得清晰;逐渐明白

Root Breakdown

Native English
dawnother
=dawn

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The sun rises at dawn, bringing light to the day.

  • 2.

    It dawned on him that he had made a terrible mistake.

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