1. the time in the morning when light first appears; dawn
清晨天色初亮的時候；黎明
We set off at daybreak to avoid the heat of the day.
我們在黎明時分出發，以避開白天的炎熱。
The first birdsong can be heard just before daybreak.
就在黎明前，可以聽到第一聲鳥鳴。
Daybreak Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
daybreak
noun
快速理解
What does "Daybreak" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Daybreak"?
指太陽升起、夜晚結束、白晝開始的時刻。
- 1
黎明時分
EN: the time in the morning when light first appears
翻譯: 早晨天色初亮、太陽即將升起的時候。
- 2
破曉
EN: the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise
翻譯: 天空在日出前首次出現光亮的景象。
- 3
一天的開始
EN: the beginning of the day
翻譯: 白晝的開端，象徵夜晚的結束與新一天的啟動。
小提醒：「daybreak」是一個不可數名詞，通常不與不定冠詞 "a" 連用。它是一個具體的時間點，而非一段時間。
發音（How to Pronounce "Daybreak" in English）
How to pronounce "Daybreak" in English?"Daybreak" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Daybreak" from YouTube Videos
Thomas Dolby: "Love Is a Loaded Pistol"
TED
“♫. But love is a loaded pistol. ♫ ♫. By daybreak she's gone. ♫ ♫, Over the frozen river, home ♫.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Daybreak"?How does "Daybreak" change by context?
2. the beginning or first appearance of something
某事物的開始或首次出現
The treaty marked the daybreak of a new era of peace.
這項條約標誌著一個和平新時代的開始。
The invention was the daybreak of modern computing.
這項發明是現代計算機時代的開端。
3. a moment of sudden realization or understanding
突然領悟或理解的時刻
After years of confusion, the daybreak finally came when she understood the complex theory.
經過多年的困惑，當她終於理解這個複雜理論時，頓悟的時刻來臨了。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Daybreak"?How to make natural sentences with "Daybreak"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| at daybreak | 在黎明時分 | The birds began to sing at daybreak. (鳥兒在黎明時分開始歌唱。) |
| before daybreak | 在黎明前 | They set out on their journey before daybreak. (他們在黎明前就出發了。) |
| after daybreak | 黎明後 | The fog lifted shortly after daybreak. (黎明後不久，霧就散了。) |
| until daybreak | 直到黎明 | They talked and laughed until daybreak. (他們談笑風生直到黎明。) |
| the daybreak of + (era/age) | (時代、時期)的開端 | This discovery marked the daybreak of a new scientific era. (這項發現標誌著一個新科學時代的開端。) |
用法說明
How is "Daybreak" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Daybreak"?
at daybreak vs. by daybreak vs. before daybreak
- at daybreak 表示動作發生的「時間點」，指在破曉那一刻。
- by daybreak 表示動作完成的「截止時間」，指在破曉之前或最晚到破曉時已完成。
- before daybreak 單純表示「在破曉之前」的時間點，強調早於黎明。
對比例句： EN: The birds start singing at daybreak. 翻譯: 鳥兒在破曉時分開始鳴叫。
EN:We need to reach the summit by daybreak.
翻譯:我們必須在破曉前（或最晚破曉時）抵達山頂。
對比例句： EN: The soldiers launched their attack at daybreak. 翻譯: 士兵們在破曉時發動了攻擊。
EN:All preparations must be completed before daybreak.
翻譯:所有準備工作必須在天亮前完成。
總結建議
描述「在破曉那一刻」發生的事用 at daybreak，強調「在破曉前完成」則用 by daybreak 或 before daybreak。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Daybreak" and similar words?How to choose "Daybreak" vs alternatives?
daybreak vs dawn
「daybreak」與「dawn」都指黎明，但「daybreak」更強調黑夜結束、白晝開始的「時刻」；「dawn」則更常用，可指黎明時段或抽象概念的開端。
daybreak vs sunrise
「daybreak」指天空開始變亮、黎明來臨的時刻；「sunrise」則特指太陽從地平線上升起的「景象」或精確時間。
daybreak vs morning
「daybreak」特指黎明破曉的短暫時刻；「morning」則指從黎明到中午的整個上午時段。
口語用法
How is "Daybreak" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Daybreak"?
引述
EN:I remember my grandpa saying, "I'll be up before daybreak to tend the fields."
翻譯:我記得我爺爺說過：「我會在天亮前起床去照料田地。」
EN:She told me, "The most peaceful time is just after daybreak, when the world is still quiet."
翻譯:她告訴我：「最寧靜的時刻就是剛破曉的時候，世界還很安靜。」
語氣強調
EN:We have to leave at daybreak—no excuses, no delays.
翻譯:我們必須在破曉時分出發——沒有藉口，不准拖延。
EN:It was daybreak when we finally finished the project, and I mean actual sunrise.
翻譯:我們終於完成專案時已經是黎明了，我說的是真正的日出時刻。
停頓填充
EN:So we waited... until daybreak... before making a decision.
翻譯:所以我們一直等…等到天亮…才做出決定。
EN:The journey was long, you know, from daybreak till dusk, non-stop.
翻譯:這段旅程很長，你知道的，從黎明到黃昏，一刻不停。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中（如報告、論文），建議使用更標準的詞彙如 "dawn"、"sunrise" 或 "the break of day"。"Daybreak" 在口語中雖自然，但在正式文體中可能略顯文學化或口語化，需根據上下文判斷是否適用。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Daybreak"?What fixed phrases with "Daybreak" should I remember?
at daybreak
preposition + daybreak
在破曉時分
before daybreak
preposition + daybreak
破曉之前
daybreak comes
daybreak + verb
破曉來臨
since daybreak
preposition + daybreak
自破曉以來
the approach of daybreak
the + noun + of + daybreak
破曉的臨近
the first light of daybreak
the + noun + of + daybreak
破曉的第一道曙光
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Daybreak"?Which "Daybreak" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We will start our journey at the daybreak.
✓We will start our journey at daybreak.
"Daybreak" is an uncountable noun referring to a specific time of day (dawn). It typically does not take the definite article "the" when used in the general sense of 'at dawn.'
×I saw a beautiful daybreak this morning.
✓I saw a beautiful sunrise this morning.
"Daybreak" refers to the time or moment when light first appears, not the visual phenomenon itself. For the colorful sky event, use "sunrise" or "dawn."
×The daybreaks are getting later in the winter.
✓Daybreak comes later in the winter.
"Daybreak" is generally used as an uncountable, singular concept (the time of dawn). It is not typically pluralized. To talk about it happening at different times, use verbs like "comes," "occurs," or "is."
×He works from daybreak to the sunset.
✓He works from daybreak to sunset.
When pairing "daybreak" with "sunset" in a parallel structure, both are uncountable time concepts and typically do not take an article. The pattern is "from X to Y."
×We reached the summit on daybreak.
✓We reached the summit at daybreak.
The correct preposition for a specific point in time like "daybreak" is "at," not "on." Use "on" for specific dates or days.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Daybreak"?What are tense/participle forms of "Daybreak"?