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eclipse

eclipse

Meaning of eclipse

English

when the moon hides the sun, or the earth's shadow covers the moon

中文

一个天体遮挡另一个天体光线的现象

eclipse

Pronunciation

British English
/ɪˈklɪps/
American English
/ɪˈklɪps/

eclipse with Chinese translation

eclipse usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Eclipses are a natural phenomenon.

日月食是一种自然现象。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Our astronomy teacher told us about eclipses.

天文老师给我们讲了日月食。

eclipse synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between eclipse, occultation, and transit

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O
🇬🇧English
occultation

Astronomy term: one body hides another, e.g. the Moon a star.

B2very rare word

ENAstronomers recorded the occultation of a distant star by the Moon.

T
🇬🇧English
transit

A small body crosses the disc of a larger one.

B2very rare word

ENThe transit of Mercury was visible as a tiny dot moving across the Sun.

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What does eclipse mean?

when the moon hides the sun, or the earth's shadow covers the moon

How do you pronounce eclipse?

eclipse is pronounced [ɪˈklɪps].

How is eclipse used in a sentence?

日月食是一种自然现象。 Translation: Eclipses are a natural phenomenon.

Is eclipse part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, eclipse can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is eclipse part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, eclipse can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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