| 单词 | eclipse |
| 释义 | eclipse (ɪklɪps ) Word forms: eclipses , eclipsing , eclipsed 1. countable noun [oft adjective NOUN] An eclipse of the sun is an occasion when the moon is between the Earth and the sun, so that for a short time you cannot see part or all of the sun. An eclipse of the moon is an occasion when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, so that for a short time you cannot see part or all of the moon. ...an eclipse of the sun. [+ of] ...the solar eclipse on May 21st. ...the total lunar eclipse on 10 December. 2. verb If one thing is eclipsed by a second thing that is bigger, newer, or more important than it, the first thing is no longer noticed because the second thing gets all the attention. The gramophone had been eclipsed by new technology such as the compact disc. [be VERB-ed + by] Of course, nothing is going to eclipse winning the Olympic title. [VERB noun] Synonyms: surpass, exceed, overshadow, excel Idioms: in eclipse [formal] much less successful and important than before Even when her career was temporarily in eclipse she had no financial worries. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: eclipse occurs A partial eclipse occurs when the moon blocks part of the sun from view. Smithsonian Mag Late in the day, a solar eclipse occurs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translated into global spin, that means an eclipse occurs not only eight hours later, but 1/3 of a rotation farther to the west. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When she catches up with them and obscured, the eclipse occurs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Likewise, 9 years and 5.5 days after a total solar eclipse occurs, a total lunar eclipse will also occur. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The full eclipse will last for two minutes and 27 seconds. Times, Sunday Times And they will enjoy the full eclipse experience while the rest of the country will get just 90 per cent eclipse. The Sun A full eclipse had passed overhead as these events took place. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Each season lasts for approximately 34 days and repeats just short of six months, thus there are always two full eclipse seasons each year. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The emotional pull of the moon eclipse translates into personal strength for you to be whoever you choose. The Sun Your personal values may be shaken by the force of the full moon eclipse but this only makes them stronger. The Sun When the moon eclipsed, we readily believed our teacher about geography and astronomy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If you want to view the eclipse without spending money on special equipment, you’re in luck. Smithsonian Mag Needless to say, do not look into the mirror to view the eclipse. The Sun For instance, it's hard to forecast, even a day before, whether those who go to view an eclipse will encounter clouds or clear skies. Times, Sunday Times This makes it essential to view the eclipse through solar filters as the sunlight will still be extremely bright and capable of causing eye damage. Times, Sunday Times Viewing the eclipse was raining out, but it was reported that the brightening of the sky after the eclipse was a startling and impressive sight. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 食日、月, 亏蚀日、月 Japanese: 食天体の, 凌駕する |
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