twilight

• Относящийся к периоду мягкого рассеянного света на небе, когда солнце находится за горизонтом, особенно как время неопределённости или упадка.

Relating to the period of soft diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, especially as a time of ambiguity or decline.

1. Dimly litB2formal

   Illuminated by the soft, fading light of twilight; characterized by a dim or shadowy quality.

   Сумеречный

   • The twilight garden was filled with mysterious shadows.
   • They walked through the twilight streets of the old town.
   • The room had a twilight glow from the setting sun.

   Synonymscrepusculardimduskygloomymurkyobscureshadowysomber

   Antonymsbrightbrilliantluminousradiant

• Существительное, обозначающее период мягкого, рассеянного света после заката, или состояние постепенного угасания после периода успеха или известности.

A noun referring to the period of soft, diffused light after sunset, or a state of gradual decline or fading following a period of success or prominence.

uncountable

1. Time of day after sunsetB1formal

   The period of the day when the sun is below the horizon but the sky is still partially lit, especially just after sunset.

   Сумерки

   • They went for a walk in the twilight.
   • The city lights began to appear in the twilight.
   • Twilight is a peaceful time for reflection.

   Synonymscrepusculeduskeveningeventidegloamingnightfallsundown

   Antonymsdaylightmiddaynoon

2. Diffused lightB1formal

   The soft, indirect light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon but its rays are scattered by the atmosphere.

   Сумеречный свет

   • The twilight cast a gentle glow over the landscape.
   • Photographers love the soft light of twilight.
   • The mountains were silhouetted against the twilight.

   Synonymscrepusculeduskeventidegloaminghalf-lightnightfall

3. Period of declineC1formal

   A state or period of gradual decline, especially after a period of success or prominence.

   Закат

   • The empire was in the twilight of its power.
   • His career entered its twilight after the scandal.
   • The company is in the twilight of its influence.

   Synonymsautumndeclinedownturnebbsunsetwaning