eclipse
gb/ɪklˈɪps/ us/ɪklˈɪps/
B2
Inglés
~ 7100
fogyatkozás, eltakar, elfed, háttérbe szorít, elhomályosít, háttérbe szorulás, háttérbe szorul
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
fogyatkozás
B2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
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.”
Significado
astronomical blocking of the sun or moon
Colocaciones
solar eclipse
|lunar eclipse
|total eclipse
|partial eclipse
|observe an eclipse
|during the eclipse
Sinónimos
occultation (A technical astronomy term; less common in everyday language and not limited to the sun or moon.)
Antónimos
full illumination (Describes the opposite situation, when a celestial body is completely lit and not blocked at all.)
Temas
science
|space
|nature
Definición
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.
VERBO
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
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.
Significado
to block light from a celestial body
Colocaciones
the moon eclipses the sun
|the Earth eclipses the moon
|a planet eclipses a star
|completely eclipses
|partially eclipses
Sinónimos
obscure (Can be used more generally for blocking light or view, not only in astronomy.)
Antónimos
reveal (Means to make something visible again, the opposite of blocking it from view.)
Temas
science
|space
|nature
Definición
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.
VERBO
C1
3
elhomályosít
C1
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
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.
Significado
to overshadow or outshine
Colocaciones
eclipse a rival
|eclipse an achievement
|eclipse previous records
|completely eclipsed
|threaten to eclipse
|risk being eclipsed
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
highlight (Means to draw attention to something, the opposite of making it seem less important.)
Temas
business
|media
|competition
|core_vocabulary
Definición
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.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
4
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
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.”
Significado
state of reduced importance or attention
Colocaciones
the eclipse of traditional media
|in eclipse
|fall into eclipse
|a long eclipse
|temporary eclipse
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
ascendancy (Describes a position of rising power or dominance, the opposite of being in eclipse.)
Temas
politics
|history
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definición
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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
eclipse
AFI
GB/ɪklˈɪps/
US/ɪklˈɪps/
Sílabas y acento
ec - lipse (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lipse)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: eclipse
- Plural: eclipse, eclipses
Verb
- Base: eclipse
- 3rd Person Singular: eclipses
- Present Participle: eclipsing
- Past: eclipsed
Familia de palabras
Forms
eclipses
noun
eclipsing
verb
eclipsed
verb
Advanced or less common
ecliptic
noun
Expresiones
fall into eclipse
1/fˈɔl ˈɪntu ɪklˈɪps/
idiom
literary
to lose importance or influence
To slowly lose power, fame, or interest from the public, usually because something else replaces it.
Ejemplos
- The movement fell into eclipse after the arrest of its leaders.
- Many traditional crafts have fallen into eclipse in the age of mass production.
in eclipse
1/ˈɪn ɪklˈɪps/
idiom
literary
in a state of reduced importance
Not important or not noticed anymore, usually because something else has become more important.
Ejemplos
- For many years the band was in eclipse, remembered only by older fans.
- The company’s luxury brand is in eclipse as customers look for cheaper options.
partial eclipse
1/pˈɑɹʃəl ɪklˈɪps/
fixed phrase
an eclipse where light is partly blocked
An eclipse where only part of the sun or moon is covered, so you can still see some of it.
Ejemplos
- From our city we could only see a partial eclipse of the sun.
- Even during a partial eclipse, you must not look at the sun without protection.
total eclipse
1/tˈoʊtəl ɪklˈɪps/
fixed phrase
an eclipse where the light is fully blocked
An eclipse where the sun or moon is completely covered and cannot be seen from a certain place.
Ejemplos
- A total eclipse of the sun turned day into night for a few minutes.
- We were just outside the zone of total eclipse and only saw a partial one.
lunar eclipse
1/lˈunɚ ɪklˈɪps/
fixed phrase
eclipse of the Moon
When the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, and the Earth’s shadow makes the Moon dark.
Ejemplos
- The lunar eclipse will be visible from most of Europe tonight.
- We stayed up late to watch the total lunar eclipse.
- During the lunar eclipse, the full moon slowly changed from white to red.
- A blood-red Moon can appear during a full lunar eclipse.
solar eclipse
1/sˈoʊlɚ ɪklˈɪps/
fixed phrase
When Moon hides the Sun
When the Moon moves in front of the Sun and blocks its light for a short time.
Ejemplos
- We watched the solar eclipse through special glasses.
- We drove into the path of totality to see the solar eclipse.
- A total solar eclipse will happen next year.
- Schools closed for the morning so students could watch the solar eclipse safely.