mid-day
/ˌmɪdˈdeɪ/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #982 in the learning path
中午；正午
Definitions
n. The middle of the day, around twelve o'clock.
中午；正午
Example
We stopped for lunch at mid-day beside the river.
中午，我们在河边停下来吃午饭。
Outdoor workers should have access to shade at mid-day, when exposure to direct sunlight can be intense.
户外工作者在中午应有地方遮阴，因为此时阳光直射可能很强。
Collocations
- at mid-day
- by mid-day
- mid-day meal
Synonyms
- noon
Antonyms
- midnight
Usage tip
现代英语通常写midday；在正午用at midday。
Note
可用的连字符变体；现代通常拼作midday。
FAQ
- What does mid-day mean?
- The middle of the day, around twelve o'clock.
- How is mid-day pronounced?
- UK /ˌmɪdˈdeɪ/, US /ˌmɪdˈdeɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
