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solstice

n.至,至日,至点

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形容词:solstitial

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sist,stitut,sta,st=to stand(站立)

solstice


/'sɒlstɪs; `sɑlstɪs/
n either of the two times of the year at which the sun is furthest North or South of the equator 至日; 冬至或夏至
*summer solstice, ie about
21 June in the Northern hemisphere 夏至
* winter solstice, ie about
22 December in the Northern hemisphere 冬至. Cf 参看 equinox.

solstice


n[C]
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French;Origin:Latin solstitium, from sol 'sun' + status, past participle of sistere 'to come to a stop']
the time when the sun is furthest north or south of the equator
the summer/winter solstice
(=the longest or shortest day of the year)
equinox