moonlight
/ˈmuːnlaɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #3504 in the learning path
月光
Definitions
n. The light that reaches Earth from the moon.
月光
v. To do another paid job alongside your main job, often secretly.
兼职；私下兼第二份工作
Example
Moonlight shone through the curtains onto my pillow.
月光透过窗帘照在我的枕头上。
Artificial lighting can obscure natural moonlight, potentially affecting the behaviour of animals that are active at night.
人工照明可能掩盖自然月光，从而影响夜行动物的行为。
Collocations
- in the moonlight
- pale moonlight
- moonlight as a waiter
Word family
- moon (n.)
- moonlit (adj.)
Usage tip
月光是不可数名词；动词常接as表示兼职身份。
FAQ
- What does moonlight mean?
- The light that reaches Earth from the moon. To do another paid job alongside your main job, often secretly.
- How is moonlight pronounced?
- UK /ˈmuːnlaɪt/, US /ˈmuːnlaɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
