| 单词 | solstice |
| 释义 | solstice (once / 7319 pages) n The longest and shortest days of the year — the days when the sun is furthest from the Equator — are each called a solstice. If you are on the part of the earth that is pointed towards the sun on the solstice, you are probably enjoying the longest day of summer. If you're pointed away, it is the shortest day of winter. Some people who do not believe in organized religion but like the idea of bringing lights inside and brightening a dark season celebrate the winter solstice, which falls a few days before Christmas. WORD FAMILYsolstice: solstices USAGE EXAMPLESThe Winter Solstice, celebrated this year on Dec. 21, marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Washington Times(Jan 03, 2017) “I participated in a solstice meditation led by a great meditation teacher,” she says. Salon(Dec 29, 2016) In ancient civilizations, the winter solstice was traditionally a time of celebration. Washington Post(Dec 23, 2016) n either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator Hypo|Hyper June 21, midsummer, summer solstice June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point winter solsticeDecember 22, when the sun is at its southernmost point cosmic time the time covered by the physical formation and development of the universe |
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