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evening

UK //ˈiːv(ə)nɪŋ//US //ˈiːvnɪŋ//

词源

源自古英语ǣfnung,与even(傍晚)相关,最初指日落时分。

noun

❶ 指一天中从下午到夜晚之间的时间段,通常从日落前后开始,持续到入睡前。

“We had a lovely walk in the park this evening.”

(今晚我们在公园里散步很愉快。)

“She usually watches TV in the evening after dinner.”

(她通常在晚饭后看电视。)

❶ 用于指代晚间举行的社交活动或娱乐活动。

“They hosted a musical evening at their home.”

(他们在家里举办了一场音乐晚会。)

“The school organized an open evening for parents.”

(学校为家长组织了一次开放晚会。)

同义词:nightfall, dusk, twilight, eventide, sundown

adjective

❶ 与晚间相关的,或发生在晚间的。

“She changed into her evening gown for the party.”

(她换上晚礼服去参加派对。)

“The evening news starts at 6 pm.”

(晚间新闻在下午6点开始。)

同义词:nightly, nocturnal, after-dark

常见短语

good evening — 晚间见面时的问候语,通常用于日落之后到入睡前这段时间。

“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to our show.”

(晚上好,女士们先生们!欢迎观看我们的演出。)

evening dress — 指正式场合穿着的晚礼服,通常比日常服装更华丽正式。

“She looked stunning in her black evening dress.”

(她穿着黑色晚礼服看起来美极了。)

evening primrose — 月见草,一种在傍晚开花的植物,其油常用于保健品中。

“Evening primrose oil is believed to have health benefits.”

(人们认为月见草油对健康有益。)