daylight
gb/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/ us/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
A2
Английски
~ 3500
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
A2
entity
1
Natural light from the sun
Light from the sun that we see in the day.
Модел на употреба:
[something] in daylight
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'daylight' with 'daytime'; 'daytime' refers to the period, while 'daylight' refers to the light itself.
Синоними
sunlight (Refers specifically to direct rays from the sun, not just general daytime light.)
|
daytime light (A more descriptive phrase for clarity, often used in explanations.)
Антоними
darkness (The absence of light, especially at night.)
Колокации
in daylight
|daylight hours
|by daylight
|lose daylight
|full daylight
Теми
nature
|daily life
|weather
Примери
- The photograph looks much better in daylight.
- We should finish the hike before we lose daylight.
- Daylight streamed through the open window.
- The crime happened in broad daylight.
- Plants need daylight to grow well.
Примери за учащи
- I can read better in daylight.
- We walk in daylight to be safe.
- Daylight comes through the window.
- The park is open in daylight.
- Daylight makes the room bright.
Съществително
A2
entity
2
Period of natural light
The time from sunrise to sunset when it is light outside.
Модел на употреба:
during daylight
Честа грешка:
Some learners confuse 'daylight' with 'sunlight'; 'sunlight' is the light itself, while 'daylight' can mean both the light and the time period.
Синоними
daytime (Refers to the general period when it is light outside; more common for talking about time than light itself.)
Антоними
nighttime (The opposite period, between sunset and sunrise.)
Колокации
hours of daylight
|daylight saving
|daylight period
Теми
nature
|time
Примери
- In winter, there are fewer hours of daylight.
- We only work on the site during daylight.
- Daylight saving time begins in March.
- The animals are active only in daylight.
- Daylight fades quickly in autumn.
Примери за учащи
- There are many hours of daylight in summer.
- We travel in daylight for safety.
- Daylight is short in winter.
- I like to walk in daylight.
- Daylight ends at six o’clock.
Съществително
informal
B1
state
3
Visibility due to sunlight
When it is easy to see because of sunlight.
Синоними
brightness (General visibility and light level, not necessarily from the sun.)
Антоними
obscurity (State of being difficult to see or unclear.)
Колокации
broad daylight
Теми
daily life
|weather
Примери
- The thief stole her bag in broad daylight.
- It’s strange to see stars in daylight.
- He was caught in broad daylight by security cameras.
Примери за учащи
- The man ran away in broad daylight.
- We saw stars in daylight today.
- They took my phone in broad daylight.
Съществително
informal
B2
state
4
Awareness after confusion
When you suddenly understand something after not knowing it before.
Синоними
realization (Focuses on becoming aware of something previously unknown.)
Антоними
confusion (A state of not understanding something.)
Теми
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The new evidence brought daylight to the case.
- It was like coming into daylight after years of darkness.
- Her explanation finally brought me into the daylight.
Примери за учащи
- I came into the daylight about his plan.
- The teacher brought daylight to my question.
- His words brought daylight to my mind.
Граматика
Речникова форма
daylight
IPA
GB/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
US/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
Срички и ударение
day - light (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (day)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: daylight
- Plural: daylight
Семейство думи
Изрази
daylight saving time
1/dˈeɪlˌaɪt sˈeɪvɪŋ tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
Clock adjustment for longer evenings
The practice of moving clocks forward in spring and back in autumn to have more light in the evenings.
Примери
- Daylight saving time starts next Sunday.
- Not all countries use daylight saving time.
make daylight between [things/people]
1/mˈeɪk dˈeɪlˌaɪt bɪtwˈin θɪŋzpˈoʊpəl/
idiom
informal
Create difference or separation
To cause a clear difference or space between two things or people.
Примери
- The coach wants to make some daylight between our team and theirs in the rankings.
- They worked hard to make daylight between their product and the competition.
in broad daylight
1/ˈɪn bɹˈɔd dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
fixed phrase
During the day, openly visible
When it is light outside and easy to see everything.
Примери
- The robbery happened in broad daylight on a busy street.
- They kissed in broad daylight without caring who saw.
- She was attacked in broad daylight near her home.