nocturnal
UK/nɒk'tә:nәl/US
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Definitions
adj.
Primarily active at night; occurring or done at night
夜间活动的；夜间发生的
n.
A creature or person that is primarily active at night
夜行动物；夜间活动的人
Root Breakdown
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Common Collocations
- 1.nocturnal animal夜间活动的动物
- 2.nocturnal creature夜间活动的生物
- 3.nocturnal activity夜间活动
Example Sentences
- 1.
Many nocturnal animals are more active after sunset.
- 2.
Owls are nocturnal creatures that hunt under moonlight.
- 3.
Nocturnal emissions are common for adolescents.