Definitions
n. the early morning when daylight first appears
黎明；拂晓
n. the beginning of a new period or development
开端；萌芽
v. to become understood, or to begin growing light
开始明白；破晓
Example
We left at dawn to avoid the heavy traffic.
我们黎明时就出发了，以避开拥堵的交通。
The dawn of digital communication has transformed how people maintain relationships across national borders.
数字通信时代的到来改变了人们跨国维系人际关系的方式。
Collocations
- at dawn
- from dawn to dusk
- the dawn of a new era
- dawn on someone
Synonyms
- daybreak
Antonyms
- dusk
Usage tip
It dawned on me that…表示“我开始明白……”。
FAQ
- What does dawn mean?
- the early morning when daylight first appears the beginning of a new period or development to become understood, or to begin growing light
- How is dawn pronounced?
- UK /dɔːn/, US /dɔːn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
