daylight
gb/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/ us/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
A2
Angličtina
~ 3500
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Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
1
Natural light from the sun
Light from the sun that we see in the day.
Vzorec užití:
[something] in daylight
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'daylight' with 'daytime'; 'daytime' refers to the period, while 'daylight' refers to the light itself.
Synonyma
sunlight (Refers specifically to direct rays from the sun, not just general daytime light.)
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daytime light (A more descriptive phrase for clarity, often used in explanations.)
Antonyma
darkness (The absence of light, especially at night.)
Kolokace
in daylight
|daylight hours
|by daylight
|lose daylight
|full daylight
Témata
nature
|daily life
|weather
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
2
Period of natural light
The time from sunrise to sunset when it is light outside.
Vzorec užití:
during daylight
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse 'daylight' with 'sunlight'; 'sunlight' is the light itself, while 'daylight' can mean both the light and the time period.
Synonyma
daytime (Refers to the general period when it is light outside; more common for talking about time than light itself.)
Antonyma
nighttime (The opposite period, between sunset and sunrise.)
Kolokace
hours of daylight
|daylight saving
|daylight period
Témata
nature
|time
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Podstatné jméno
informal
B1
state
3
Visibility due to sunlight
When it is easy to see because of sunlight.
Synonyma
brightness (General visibility and light level, not necessarily from the sun.)
Antonyma
obscurity (State of being difficult to see or unclear.)
Kolokace
broad daylight
Témata
daily life
|weather
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- The man ran away in broad daylight.
- We saw stars in daylight today.
- They took my phone in broad daylight.
Podstatné jméno
informal
B2
state
4
Awareness after confusion
When you suddenly understand something after not knowing it before.
Synonyma
realization (Focuses on becoming aware of something previously unknown.)
Antonyma
confusion (A state of not understanding something.)
Témata
emotions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- I came into the daylight about his plan.
- The teacher brought daylight to my question.
- His words brought daylight to my mind.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
daylight
IPA
GB/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
US/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
day - light (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (day)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: daylight
- Plural: daylight
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.