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dusk

UK/dʌsk/US
C1

Definitions

n.

The time after sunset when the sky is still partially lit; evening twilight.

黄昏,薄暮

v.

To grow dark; to begin to lose light.

变暗,变昏暗

adj.

Tending toward darkness; moderately dark.

微暗的,昏暗的

Root Breakdown

Native English
duskother
=dusk

Common Collocations

  • 1.at dusk在黄昏时
  • 2.dusk and dawn黄昏和黎明

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The golden light of dusk painted the sky in beautiful shades of orange.

  • 2.

    They took a romantic walk together during the quiet moments of dusk.

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