evening

• 指一天中从傍晚到入睡前的时段，即日落到夜晚的后期部分，常与休息、晚餐或特定活动相关。

A noun referring to the latter part of the day, from late afternoon until nightfall, including the early part of night from dinner until bedtime, often associated with winding down or special activities.

1. Late afternoon to nightfallA1formal

   The latter part of the day, from late afternoon until nightfall, when daylight decreases.

   傍晚

   • We went for a walk in the cool evening air.
   • The evening sky was painted with shades of orange and pink.
   • She enjoys reading a book every evening before dinner.

   同义词duskeveeventidenightfalltwilight

2. Later concluding periodB2formal

   A later concluding time period, often referring to the final part of an event or era.

   尾声

   • The evening of his life was spent in quiet reflection.
   • The concert marked the evening of the festival.
   • In the evening of the Roman Empire, many changes occurred.

   同义词autumncloseconclusiondeclineendsunsettwilight

3. Special time from dinner to bedtimeA2formal

   The early part of the night, from dinner until bedtime, often spent in a special way such as socializing or entertainment.

   晚上

   • They had a romantic evening at a fancy restaurant.
   • We spent a pleasant evening playing board games with friends.
   • The theater evening was a memorable experience for everyone.

• 使某物变得平坦、相等或平衡；调整或使达到均匀一致的状态。

A verb meaning to make something level, equal, or balanced; to adjust or bring into a uniform state.

1. to make level or equalB1formaltechnical

   To bring something to a uniform height, level, or state; to flatten or even out.

   使平整

   • He evened the ground before laying the foundation.
   • She evened the sauce so it had a smooth texture.
   • The carpenter evened the table top with a planer.

   同义词alignbalanceequalizeflattenlevelsmoothsquare

   反义词alterdisruptdisturbroughenuneven

2. to bring to parityB2formalbusiness

   To adjust amounts, numbers, or conditions so that they match or are balanced.

   使相等

   • The accountant evened the books after finding several errors.
   • We need to even the budget across all departments.
   • The referee evened the score by awarding a penalty.

   同义词alignbalanceequalizeequatelevelmatchsquare

   反义词differentiatedisparitydisturbunbalanceupset

3. to get even (revenge)B2informalamerican

   To take retaliation or revenge against someone who has harmed you.

   报复

   • After the prank, he vowed to even the score with his brother.
   • She finally evened with her rival by winning the championship.
   • He plans to even things up after being cheated out of his promotion.

   同义词avengerepayrequiteretaliaterevengesettlesquare

短语动词变体even offeven outeven up