| 词汇 | darkness |
| 释义 | darkness 1 ENTRIES FOUND: darkness (noun) darkness /ˈdɑɚknəs/ noun darkness /ˈdɑɚknəs/ noun Learner's definition of DARKNESS [noncount] 1 : a state in which little or no light can be seen : a dark state or condition黑暗；漆黑 We tried to find our way through the darkness. [=dark]我们试图在黑暗中摸索前进。 the darkness of the movie theater电影院漆黑一片 He escaped under cover of darkness. [=while it was dark outside; at night]他在夜幕的掩护下逃跑了。 in the early morning darkness = in the darkness of early morning黎明前的黑暗 We watched the mountains fade into the darkness.我们注视着群山慢慢消失在暮色中。 12 hours of darkness12小时的黑暗 Although the picture was taken in near darkness, you can still see her white dress.虽然照片是在近乎黑暗中拍摄的，你依然可以看到她的白色连衣裙。 absolute/complete/total darkness一片漆黑 — opposite light 2 : the state of having a color or shade that is closer to black than white深色；暗色 The darkness of the clouds warned us that rain was coming.乌云提醒我们大雨即将来临。 the rich darkness of his skin他黝黑的皮肤 3 : a state in which information is hidden from most people秘密状态；隐秘 The family's secret remained hidden/shrouded in darkness [=secrecy] and mystery.这个家族的秘密仍然是一个不为人知的谜团。 4 literary a : evil or wickedness邪恶 They set off to fight the forces/powers of darkness.他们开始与邪恶势力做斗争。 b : a lack of knowledge, understanding, or education : a state in which little is known or understood无知；愚昧 people living in darkness [=ignorance] and sin生活在愚昧与罪恶中的人们 |
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