darkness
gb/dˈɑɹknəs/ us/dˈɑɹknəs/
A2
Англійська
~ 2600
sötétség, sötét, gonoszság, romlottság, sötét oldal, tudatlanság, tájékozatlanság
ІМЕННИК
A2
1
Модель уживання:
in [darkness]
The power outage left the whole neighborhood in darkness.
She stumbled in the darkness, searching for the flashlight.
Darkness fell quickly after the sun set.
The cave was filled with complete darkness.
They waited in darkness until morning came.
Навчальні приклади
The room was in darkness.
We sat in darkness when the lights went out.
It is hard to see in darkness.
Darkness comes after sunset.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'darkness' with 'dark'. 'Dark' is an adjective, while 'darkness' is a noun.
Значення
lack of light
Словосполучення
pitch darkness
|total darkness
|in darkness
|darkness falls
|complete darkness
Синоніми
blackness (Emphasizes complete absence of light, often more intense.)
|
gloom (Suggests dim light and often a depressing mood.)
Антоніми
light (The natural agent that makes things visible.)
|
brightness (The quality of being full of light.)
Теми
nature
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
When there is no light, or very little light.
The state or condition of having little or no visible light.
ІМЕННИК
B2
2
Модель уживання:
the [darkness] of [something]
The novel explores the darkness in human nature.
A regény az emberi természet sötét oldalát vizsgálja.
He was drawn into the darkness of organized crime.
Besodródott a szervezett bűnözés sötét világába.
Her speech aimed to fight the darkness of hatred and prejudice.
Навчальні приклади
The movie shows the darkness in people.
A film az emberek sötét oldalát mutatja meg.
He fell into the darkness of crime.
A bűnözés sötét világába sodródott.
She wants to stop the darkness in society.
Поширена помилка:
Some learners may confuse this figurative sense with physical lack of light; context usually makes it clear.
Значення
evil or wickedness
Словосполучення
the darkness within
|darkness of the soul
|moral darkness
Синоніми
evil (Direct term for morally bad actions or intentions.)
|
wickedness (Strongly emphasizes deliberate wrongdoing.)
Антоніми
goodness (The quality of being morally right or kind.)
|
virtue (High moral standards.)
Теми
emotions
|society
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Evil or very bad behavior or ideas.
A state or quality representing evil, cruelty, or moral corruption.
ІМЕННИК
B2
3
tudatlanság
B2
Модель уживання:
in [darkness] about [something]
The public was kept in darkness about the new policy changes.
A nyilvánosságot sötétben tartották az új szakpolitikai változásokkal kapcsolatban.
For years, she lived in darkness about her true family history.
Évekig semmit sem tudott a valódi családi múltjáról.
They remained in darkness regarding the company's financial problems.
Навчальні приклади
He was in darkness about the plan.
Nem tudott semmit a tervről.
The teacher did not keep us in darkness.
A tanár nem tartott minket sötétben.
They were in darkness about the news.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may not realize this is a figurative use meaning 'ignorance', not literal absence of light.
Значення
ignorance or unawareness
Словосполучення
kept in darkness
|remain in darkness
Синоніми
ignorance (Lack of knowledge or education about something.)
|
unawareness (Not being conscious or informed about something.)
Антоніми
knowledge (Facts, information, and understanding.)
|
awareness (Knowing about a situation or fact.)
Теми
education
|society
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Not knowing about something or not having information.
A state of not knowing or understanding something; ignorance.
Граматика
Словникова форма
darkness
IPA
GB/dˈɑɹknəs/
US/dˈɑɹknəs/
Склади й наголос
dark - ness (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (dark)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: darkness
- Plural: darkness
Споріднені слова
Вирази
hours of darkness
1/ˈaʊɚz əv dˈɑɹknəs/
fixed phrase
nighttime hours without daylight
The time at night when there is no sunlight.
Приклади
- Driving is more dangerous during the hours of darkness.
- Security patrols increase during hours of darkness.
plunge into darkness
1/plˈʌnd͡ʒ ˈɪntu dˈɑɹknəs/
fixed phrase
literary
suddenly lose all light
To suddenly become dark because the light is gone.
Приклади
- The city plunged into darkness after the storm cut the power.
- Without warning, the theater plunged into darkness.
in the dark
1/ˈɪn ðə dˈɑɹk/
idiom
unaware of something
Not knowing about something because you have not been told.
Приклади
- I was completely in the dark about their plans.
- She kept me in the dark about the surprise party.
in the dark
2/ˈɪn ðə dˈɑɹk/
idiom
not informed about something important
Not knowing about something important.
Приклади
- We were kept in the dark about the changes.
- She felt in the dark about her future.