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winter solstice

/ˈwɪntər ˈsɒlstɪs/

翻译: 天文现象,指太阳在天球上到达一年中最高位置最低的时节,标志着北半球白昼最短、黑夜最长的一天。

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/ˈwɪntər ˈsɒlstɪs/B2formalscientific
  • zh天文现象,指太阳在天球上到达一年中最高位置最低的时节,标志着北半球白昼最短、黑夜最长的一天。

The astronomical event that occurs when the Sun reaches its lowest maximum elevation in the sky, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

  1. Astronomical eventB2formal

    The moment when the Sun reaches its southernmost or northernmost point in the sky, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year in the respective hemisphere.

    zh天文现象

    • The winter solstice occurs around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.
    • Many cultures celebrate festivals during the winter solstice.
    • The winter solstice marks the official beginning of winter.