twilight

• 指与日落或日出前后天空中柔和散射光相关的，尤其表示黄昏、暮色；也比喻处于衰落、模糊或过渡状态的。

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.

   暮色的

   • 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.

   同义词crepusculardimduskygloomymurkyobscureshadowysomber

   反义词brightbrilliantluminousradiant

• 指日落后或日出前柔和微暗的光线，即暮色或晨光；也比喻事物由盛转衰的没落阶段或逐渐消退的状态。

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.

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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.

   黄昏

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

   同义词crepusculeduskeveningeventidegloamingnightfallsundown

   反义词daylightmiddaynoon

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.

   暮光

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

   同义词crepusculeduskeventidegloaminghalf-lightnightfall

3. Period of declineC1formal

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

   衰落期

   • 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.

   同义词autumndeclinedownturnebbsunsetwaning