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sunlight

UK/'sʌnlaɪt/US/'sʌnlait/
IELTSTOEFLA2

Definitions

n.

The light and warmth that comes from the sun

日光,阳光

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
sunroot
+
lightlight, brightness; not heavy
=sunlight

sun + light = light from the sun. A transparent compound naming the source of the brightness.

Root light still carries 58 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.direct sunlight直射阳光
  • 2.natural sunlight自然阳光
  • 3.bright sunlight强烈阳光
  • 4.sunlight exposure日照

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Plants need sunlight to grow strong and green.

  • 2.

    Morning sunlight streamed across the kitchen floor.

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