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daytime

UK //ˈdeɪtaɪm//US //ˈdeɪtaɪm//

词源

来自中古英语 'day'(白天)和 'time'(时间)的组合,字面意思为'白天的时间'。

noun

❶ 指从日出到日落之间的时间段,即白天,与夜晚相对。通常用于描述活动、工作或自然光照的时间段。

“I prefer to work during the daytime when it's bright outside.”

(我更喜欢在白天光线充足的时候工作。)

“The park is only open in the daytime.”

(这个公园只在白天开放。)

同义词:daylight hours, day, daylight

常见短语

daytime running lights — 车辆在白天行驶时自动开启的车灯,用于提高能见度,增加安全性。

“Most modern cars are equipped with daytime running lights.”

(大多数现代汽车都配备了日间行车灯。)