Vzorec užití:
a [type] eclipse of the [sun/moon]
Millions of people traveled to see the total solar eclipse last year.
Emberek milliói utaztak el tavaly, hogy láthassák a teljes napfogyatkozást.
During a lunar eclipse, the full moon can turn a deep red color.
Holdfogyatkozáskor a telihold mélyvörös színűvé válhat.
The city switched off unnecessary lights so that residents could watch the eclipse clearly.
The next eclipse of the sun will not be visible from this part of the world.
Clouds covered the sky and spoiled our view of the eclipse.
Učební příklady
We wore special glasses to watch the solar eclipse.
Speciális szemüveget viseltünk, hogy megnézzük a napfogyatkozást.
A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth is between the sun and the moon.
Holdfogyatkozás akkor következik be, amikor a Föld a Nap és a Hold közé kerül.
The teacher showed us a video of an eclipse in science class.
People went outside to see the eclipse in the afternoon.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse “eclipse” with “ellipse,” which is a different word in geometry. Others say “the moon make an eclipse” instead of “there is an eclipse” or “the moon causes an eclipse.”
Význam
astronomical blocking of the sun or moon
Kolokace
solar eclipse
|lunar eclipse
|total eclipse
|partial eclipse
|observe an eclipse
|during the eclipse
Synonyma
occultation (A technical astronomy term; less common in everyday language and not limited to the sun or moon.)
Antonyma
full illumination (Describes the opposite situation, when a celestial body is completely lit and not blocked at all.)
Témata
science
|space
|nature
Definice
A time when the sun, moon, or another body in space looks dark because something moves in front of it and blocks the light.
An event in which the sun, moon, or another celestial body is temporarily darkened when another body passes between it and the observer or between it and its source of light.
Vzorec užití:
[celestial body] eclipses [celestial body]
At that point in its orbit, the moon briefly eclipses the bright star behind it.
A pályája azon pontján a Hold rövid időre eltakarja a mögötte látszó fényes csillagot.
When the Earth eclipses the moon, we see a lunar eclipse from the ground.
Amikor a Föld eltakarja a Nap fényét a Hold elől, a Földről holdfogyatkozást látunk.
In the simulation, a large exoplanet eclipses its host star every ten days.
Učební příklady
The moon eclipses the sun during a solar eclipse.
Napfogyatkozáskor a Hold eltakarja a Napot.
When the Earth eclipses the moon, the moon looks dark.
Amikor a Föld eltakarja a Nap fényét a Hold elől, a Hold sötétnek látszik.
In the picture, the planet eclipses the star behind it.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say “eclipse the light of” when talking about everyday objects (e.g. buildings), but this verb in its literal sense is mostly used for bodies in space. For everyday blocking of light, words like “block” or “cover” are more natural.
Význam
to block light from a celestial body
Kolokace
the moon eclipses the sun
|the Earth eclipses the moon
|a planet eclipses a star
|completely eclipses
|partially eclipses
Synonyma
obscure (Can be used more generally for blocking light or view, not only in astronomy.)
Antonyma
reveal (Means to make something visible again, the opposite of blocking it from view.)
Témata
science
|space
|nature
Definice
To move in front of something like the sun or moon so that its light or shape cannot be seen, or can only be seen partly.
To block the light or view of a celestial body by passing between it and the observer or between it and its source of light.
Vzorec užití:
to eclipse [someone/something]
The scandal quickly eclipsed all of the government’s recent achievements.
A botrány gyorsan háttérbe szorította a kormány összes közelmúltbeli eredményét.
Her performance eclipsed that of every other singer in the competition.
Az ő produkciója a verseny összes többi énekesének teljesítményét háttérbe szorította.
Streaming services have largely eclipsed traditional television for younger viewers.
The new smartphone is expected to eclipse last year’s model in sales.
His early success was so great that it eclipsed the rest of his career.
Učební příklady
Online shopping is starting to eclipse many small local shops.
Az online vásárlás sok kis helyi üzletet kezd háttérbe szorítani.
Her talent eclipsed all the other dancers in the show.
A tehetsége háttérbe szorította a műsor összes többi táncosát.
The big news story eclipsed all other headlines that day.
Their new product could eclipse their older products.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use “eclipse” as if it were reflexive (e.g. “he eclipsed himself”) when they mean “he surpassed himself.” It is also sometimes confused with “clip,” which has a very different meaning.
Význam
to overshadow or outshine
Kolokace
eclipse a rival
|eclipse an achievement
|eclipse previous records
|completely eclipsed
|threaten to eclipse
|risk being eclipsed
Synonyma
outshine (Very close in meaning; slightly more informal and often used about personal talent or charm.)
|
overshadow (Stresses making something seem less important; can also suggest a negative or sad effect.)
Antonyma
highlight (Means to draw attention to something, the opposite of making it seem less important.)
Témata
business
|media
|competition
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To be so strong, famous, or good that people pay less attention to another person or thing.
To become so important, successful, or impressive that something or someone else seems less important or less impressive by comparison.
Vzorec užití:
the eclipse of [something]
The eclipse of print newspapers has been dramatic over the past two decades.
A nyomtatott újságok háttérbe szorulása drámai volt az elmúlt két évtizedben.
After years in eclipse, the party has begun to regain influence.
Miután évekig háttérbe szorult, a párt most ismét kezd befolyásra szert tenni.
Many fear the eclipse of local cultures by global entertainment brands.
Her work enjoyed a brief eclipse but is now widely studied again.
The kingdom entered a long eclipse after the defeat.
Učební příklady
The eclipse of CDs came when people started to stream music online.
A CD-k háttérbe szorulása akkor következett be, amikor az emberek elkezdtek online zenét streamelni.
The team was in eclipse for many years, but now it is strong again.
A csapat sok éven át háttérbe szorult, de most újra erős.
Some old traditions are in eclipse because young people do not follow them.
After his eclipse, the actor made a big return to film.
Častá chyba:
Learners may treat this sense as always literal and try to use it only with the sun or moon. In this meaning, “eclipse” is abstract and is usually used with things like power, influence, or popularity, often in phrases like “the eclipse of X” or “in eclipse.”
Význam
state of reduced importance or attention
Kolokace
the eclipse of traditional media
|in eclipse
|fall into eclipse
|a long eclipse
|temporary eclipse
Synonyma
decline (General word for becoming weaker or less important; does not always imply being replaced by something else.)
|
obscurity (Focuses more on not being known or noticed rather than on being replaced.)
Antonyma
ascendancy (Describes a position of rising power or dominance, the opposite of being in eclipse.)
Témata
politics
|history
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definice
A situation where a person, group, or thing is not important or not noticed anymore because something else is stronger or more popular.
A state in which someone or something has lost importance, power, or public attention because someone or something else has become more important or more popular.