Daylight Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

daylight

verb

快速理解

What does "Daylight" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Daylight"?

「daylight」作動詞時,主要指在建築或空間中引入自然光,或用於揭露隱藏的事物。

  1. 1

    引入日光

    EN: to provide with daylight or natural light

    翻譯: 為某處提供日光或自然光線。

  2. 2

    開窗/開口

    EN: to create openings (like windows) to let in light

    翻譯: 創造開口(如窗戶)以讓光線進入。

  3. 3

    揭露/曝光

    EN: to expose or bring to light (facts, secrets)

    翻譯: 揭露或使(事實、秘密)曝光。

小提醒:注意「daylight」作動詞時,其字面意義(引入光線)與比喻意義(揭露真相)的區別。在建築或設計語境中多為字面義,在新聞或調查語境中則常為比喻義。

發音(How to Pronounce "Daylight" in English

How to pronounce "Daylight" in English?"Daylight" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Daylight" from YouTube Videos

Our natural sleep cycle | Jessa Gamble

TED

We evolved as a species near the equator and so we're very well-equipped to deal with 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Daylight"?How does "Daylight" change by context?

1. to provide with an opening or windows to let in natural light

為…開窗或開口以引進自然光

They decided to daylight the north wall of the kitchen to create a brighter space.

他們決定在廚房的北牆開窗,以創造一個更明亮的空間。

The architect's plan is to daylight the entire corridor with a series of skylights.

建築師的計劃是用一系列天窗為整個走廊引進自然光。

2. to expose or bring to light, especially something hidden or secret

揭露,使(隱藏或秘密的事物)曝光

The investigation finally daylit the corruption within the department.

調查最終揭露了部門內的腐敗行為。

Her memoir daylights the struggles she faced early in her career.

她的回憶錄揭露了她職業生涯早期所面臨的掙扎。

3. to run or travel during the daytime, especially to avoid danger

在白天行進或旅行(尤指為避開危險)

The convoy was ordered to daylight through the hostile territory.

車隊奉命在白天穿越敵對區域。

For safety, we should daylight and find a secure place to camp before nightfall.

為了安全,我們應該在白天趕路,並在天黑前找到安全的營地。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Daylight"?How to make natural sentences with "Daylight"?
PatternMeaningExample
daylight + noun揭露(某事物)The investigation will daylight the corruption within the department. (調查將揭露部門內的貪腐。)
daylight + something使…曝光;公開The journalist vowed to daylight the truth, no matter the cost. (這位記者發誓要不計代價將真相公諸於世。)
be daylighted被揭露;被曝光The scandal was finally daylighted after years of cover-up. (經過多年的掩蓋,這樁醜聞終於被曝光了。)

用法說明

How is "Daylight" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Daylight"?

daylight (sth) vs daylight (sth) in

  • daylight (sth) 通常指單純地「使...曝光」或「使...見光」,強調將隱藏的事物公開。
  • daylight (sth) in 則是一個建築或設計術語,指「引入自然光」,強調讓光線進入一個空間的過程或設計。
  • 兩者的受詞(sth)性質不同:前者通常是抽象事物(如秘密、問題),後者通常是具體空間(如房間、建築)。

對比例句: EN: The journalist's investigation helped to daylight the corruption scandal. 翻譯: 記者的調查有助於讓這起貪腐醜聞曝光。

EN:The architect used large windows to daylight the entire living room.

翻譯:建築師使用大面窗戶為整個客廳引入自然光。

對比例句: EN: We need to daylight these safety issues before they cause an accident. 翻譯: 我們必須在這些安全問題引發事故前將其公諸於世。

EN:The new skylight is designed to daylight the dark hallway effectively.

翻譯:新的天窗設計能有效地為陰暗的走廊引入日光。

總結建議

使用時請根據上下文判斷是強調「公開揭露」還是「引入自然光」,以選擇正確的動詞用法。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Daylight" and similar words?How to choose "Daylight" vs alternatives?

daylight vs expose

「daylight」作為動詞時,主要指透過物理方式(如開窗、開洞)讓光線進入,強調「引入日光」的動作。而「expose」則更廣泛,指將某物「暴露」於光線、空氣、公眾或危險之下,不一定與日光有關。

daylight vs illuminate

「daylight」作動詞指引入自然日光,是具體的物理動作。「illuminate」則指「照亮」或「闡明」,光源可以是日光、燈光,也可以是比喻性的「啟發」。

daylight vs uncover

「daylight」作動詞是字面意義的「引入日光」。「uncover」則主要用於比喻,意為「揭露」隱藏的事實、真相或秘密。兩者在比喻用法上有明顯區別。

口語用法

How is "Daylight" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Daylight"?

引述

用於引述或模仿他人說出「daylight」這個詞的時刻,通常帶有戲劇性或強調的語氣。 EN: He just looked at me and said, "I'll see you in daylight," like it was some kind of threat. 翻譯: 他只是看著我,然後說:「我們天亮見。」說得好像那是某種威脅一樣。

EN:When she finally confessed, all she whispered was, "I saw it in the daylight."

翻譯:當她終於坦白時,她只是低聲說了一句:「我在光天化日下看見了。」

語氣強調

在口語中,有時會將「daylight」單獨或重複使用,以強調時間的緊迫、情況的公開,或表達驚訝。 EN: We need to finish this before daylight. Daylight! 翻譯: 我們必須在天亮前完成這件事。天亮前啊!

EN:He robbed the store in broad daylight? Daylight? That's insane!

翻譯:他在大白天搶了那家店?大白天?這太瘋狂了!

停頓填充

在思考或組織語句時,可能會用「daylight」作為一個短暫的停頓填充詞,尤其是在談論時間、計畫或明顯的事實時。 EN: So the plan is to... daylight... wait until morning and then move. 翻譯: 所以計畫是…天亮…等到早上再行動。

EN:The answer is obvious, it's right there in... daylight... I mean, it's clear to everyone.

翻譯:答案很明顯,就擺在…光天化日下…我是說,每個人都很清楚。

正式寫作注意:上述口語用法極度依賴語境、語氣和停頓,在正式書寫或學術文章中應避免使用,以免造成語意不清或風格不當。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Daylight"?What fixed phrases with "Daylight" should I remember?

daylight robbery

noun phrase

明目張膽的搶劫;比喻價格高得離譜,形同搶劫

see daylight

verb phrase

看到曙光;指事情即將完成或出現轉機

in broad daylight

prepositional phrase

光天化日之下;公開地、毫不掩飾地

daylight saving(s) time

noun phrase

日光節約時間(夏令時間)

scare the (living) daylights out of someone

verb phrase

把某人嚇得魂飛魄散

beat the (living) daylights out of someone

verb phrase

把某人痛打一頓

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Daylight"?Which "Daylight" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×They daylighted the room by opening the curtains.

They let daylight into the room by opening the curtains.

雖然 'daylight' 可作動詞,但意思通常是「公開揭露」或「使(建築物)有自然光」,而非單純描述「讓光線進入」的動作。描述讓日光進入房間時,使用 'let daylight into' 或 'allow daylight to enter' 更自然。

×The journalist daylights the scandal yesterday.

The journalist daylighted the scandal yesterday.

動詞 'daylight' 的過去式是規則變化,應加 '-ed'。許多學習者會誤以為它是不規則動詞或忘記使用過去式形式。

×We need to daylight about this issue.

We need to bring this issue to daylight.

動詞 'daylight' 通常為及物動詞,後面直接接受詞(揭露某事)。它不作為不及物動詞使用,如 'to daylight about something' 是錯誤的。應使用 'bring something to daylight' 或 'daylight something'。

×The architect daylights the basement by adding a window well.

The architect daylighted the basement by adding a window well.

在建築語境中,'daylight' 作動詞指「為空間引入自然光」,通常描述已完成或計畫中的設計動作。當描述一個已執行的具體設計方案時,應使用過去式或完成式,而非現在式。

×He is day-lighting the truth.

He is daylighting the truth.

動詞 'daylight' 是一個單字,不應加上連字號。許多學習者會誤將其拆開或加上連字號,尤其是在進行式(daylighting)時。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Daylight"?What are tense/participle forms of "Daylight"?
daylights(3rd_singular)daylighting(present_participle)daylighted(past)daylighted(past_participle)