eclipse
/ɪˈklɪps/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #5486 in the learning path
日食；月食
Definitions
n. an event when one celestial body blocks another's light
日食；月食
v. make something seem less important or impressive by comparison
使黯然失色；超越
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our garden last night.
昨晚我们在花园里观看了月食。
Investment in digital services may eclipse spending on traditional infrastructure as economies become increasingly dependent on technology.
随着经济日益依赖科技，数字服务投资可能超过传统基础设施支出。
Collocations
- solar eclipse
- lunar eclipse
- total eclipse
- eclipse previous achievements
Synonyms
- overshadow
- outshine
Usage tip
日食用solar eclipse，月食用lunar eclipse。
FAQ
- What does eclipse mean?
- an event when one celestial body blocks another's light make something seem less important or impressive by comparison
- How is eclipse pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈklɪps/, US /ɪˈklɪps/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
