英語

daylight

gb/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/ us/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
A2 英語
~ 3500
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 entity
1

Natural light from the sun

Light from the sun that we see in the day.

用法パターン: [something] in daylight
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'daylight' with 'daytime'; 'daytime' refers to the period, while 'daylight' refers to the light itself.
類義語
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.)
対義語
darkness (The absence of light, especially at night.)
コロケーション
in daylight |daylight hours |by daylight |lose daylight |full daylight
テーマ
nature |daily life |weather
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 A2 entity
2

Period of natural light

The time from sunrise to sunset when it is light outside.

用法パターン: during daylight
よくある間違い:
Some learners confuse 'daylight' with 'sunlight'; 'sunlight' is the light itself, while 'daylight' can mean both the light and the time period.
類義語
daytime (Refers to the general period when it is light outside; more common for talking about time than light itself.)
対義語
nighttime (The opposite period, between sunset and sunrise.)
コロケーション
hours of daylight |daylight saving |daylight period
テーマ
nature |time
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
名詞 informal B1 state
3

Visibility due to sunlight

When it is easy to see because of sunlight.

類義語
brightness (General visibility and light level, not necessarily from the sun.)
対義語
obscurity (State of being difficult to see or unclear.)
コロケーション
broad daylight
テーマ
daily life |weather
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • The man ran away in broad daylight.
  • We saw stars in daylight today.
  • They took my phone in broad daylight.
名詞 informal B2 state
4

Awareness after confusion

When you suddenly understand something after not knowing it before.

類義語
realization (Focuses on becoming aware of something previously unknown.)
対義語
confusion (A state of not understanding something.)
テーマ
emotions |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • I came into the daylight about his plan.
  • The teacher brought daylight to my question.
  • His words brought daylight to my mind.
文法
辞書形
daylight
IPA
GB/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
US/dˈeɪlˌaɪt/
音節・強勢
day - light (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (day)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: daylight
  • Plural: daylight
関連語
Core family
day noun A1 light noun A1 daytime noun A2 daily adjective/adverb A2
Related words
daybreak noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
darkness noun A2 nighttime noun
Advanced or less common
daylit adjective
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

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