1. the period of the day when it is light; the time between sunrise and sunset
一天中有日光的時候；從日出到日落的時間
I prefer to work during the daytime when it's bright outside.
我比較喜歡在白天光線明亮的時候工作。
The animals are most active in the daytime.
這些動物在白天最為活躍。
Daytime Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
daytime
noun
快速理解
What does "Daytime" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Daytime"?
daytime 指一天中從日出到日落的時間，與夜晚相對。
- 1
主要時段
EN: the period of the day when it is light; the time between sunrise and sunset.
翻譯: 指一天中有日光的時候，從日出到日落的這段時間。
- 2
活動時間
EN: the time when most people are awake and active, as opposed to nighttime.
翻譯: 指多數人醒著並進行日常活動的時間，與夜晚休息時間相對。
- 3
形容詞用法
EN: used as an adjective to describe things that happen, exist, or are used during the day (e.g., daytime television).
翻譯: 作為形容詞，描述在白天發生、存在或使用的事物（例如：daytime television 日間電視節目）。
小提醒：daytime 是一個不可數名詞，前面通常不加冠詞 'a'，例如：'I prefer to work during the daytime.'（我喜歡在白天工作）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Daytime" in English）
How to pronounce "Daytime" in English?"Daytime" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Daytime" from YouTube Videos
Our natural sleep cycle | Jessa Gamble
TED
“The people in these studies report feeling so awake during the daytime that they realize they're experiencing true wakefulness for the first time in their lives.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Daytime"?How does "Daytime" change by context?
2. the part of the day when most people are awake and doing things, as opposed to nighttime
一天中大多數人醒著並進行活動的時段，與夜晚相對
Daytime temperatures are much higher than nighttime temperatures in the desert.
沙漠中的白天氣溫比夜間氣溫高得多。
The store is only open in the daytime.
這家商店只在白天營業。
3. used to describe something that happens, is used, or is intended for use during the day
用於描述在白天發生、使用或專為白天使用的事物
She works the daytime shift at the hospital.
她在醫院上白班。
This is a great lotion for daytime use.
這是一款非常適合白天使用的乳液。
We watched a daytime talk show.
我們看了一個日間脫口秀節目。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Daytime"?How to make natural sentences with "Daytime"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| during the daytime | 在白天期間 | It's safer to walk in the park during the daytime. (在白天期間去公園散步比較安全。) |
| daytime + noun | 白天的… | The city has a different feel during daytime hours. (這座城市在白天的時段有不同的感覺。) |
| in the daytime | 在白天 | I prefer to work in the daytime and rest at night. (我喜歡在白天工作，晚上休息。) |
| daytime activity | 日間活動 | Gardening is a popular daytime activity. (園藝是一項受歡迎的日間活動。) |
| daytime television | 日間電視節目 | She watches a lot of daytime television. (她看了很多日間電視節目。) |
用法說明
How is "Daytime" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Daytime"?
daytime 與 during the day 的用法
- daytime 是一個不可數名詞，通常與定冠詞 the 連用，指「白天」這個時段本身。
- during the day 是一個介系詞片語，用來描述「在白天期間」發生的動作或狀態。
- 在表示「在白天」時，in the daytime 和 during the day 常可互換，但 during the day 更強調動作發生的時間範圍。
- 當 daytime 作為名詞修飾語（形容詞）時，直接放在名詞前，如 daytime hours（白天的時段）。 EN: I prefer to work in the daytime when it's quiet. 翻譯: 我偏好白天工作，那時比較安靜。
EN:Most animals are active during the day.
翻譯:大多數動物在白天都很活躍。
總結建議
將 daytime 視為一個時段名詞，而 during the day 視為描述動作時間的片語，根據句子結構選擇使用。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Daytime" and similar words?How to choose "Daytime" vs alternatives?
daytime vs day
「daytime」專指有陽光的白晝時段；「day」則可指一整天（24小時）或泛指白天。
daytime vs daylight
「daytime」是一個時間段；「daylight」則是指日光本身或天亮狀態。
daytime vs noon
「daytime」是泛指白天；「noon」則特指中午12點左右。
口語用法
How is "Daytime" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Daytime"?
引述
在轉述對話或想法時，常用來指稱「白天」這個時段。 EN: She said, "I prefer to work during the daytime." 翻譯: 她說：「我比較喜歡在白天的時候工作。」
EN:He was thinking, "Maybe we should meet in the daytime instead."
翻譯:他當時在想：「或許我們應該改在白天見面。」
語氣強調
用來與夜晚對比，強調事情發生在光線充足、活動頻繁的白天。 EN: You went for a run at 3 AM? Why not in the daytime? 翻譯: 你凌晨三點去跑步？為什麼不在白天去？
EN:It's much safer to walk around here in the daytime.
翻譯:在這裡，白天走動要安全得多。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，用作短暫的停頓填充詞。 EN: So, we'll... daytime... uh, we'll meet when it's light out. 翻譯: 所以，我們就…白天…呃，我們等天亮了再見面。
EN:The event is... you know, daytime... probably around noon.
翻譯:那個活動是在…你知道的，白天…大概中午左右。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式書面語中，應避免使用「daytime」作為停頓填充詞。引述用法在正式寫作中應改為間接引述，例如 "She stated that she preferred to work during the day." 語氣強調的對比在正式寫作中仍可使用，但應確保語句結構完整。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Daytime"?What fixed phrases with "Daytime" should I remember?
during the daytime
preposition + daytime
在白天期間
daytime hours
daytime + noun
白天的時段
daytime television
daytime + noun
日間電視節目
bright daytime
adjective + daytime
明亮的白天
daytime activities
daytime + noun
日間活動
daytime running lights
daytime + compound noun
日間行車燈
in the daytime
preposition + daytime
在白天
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Daytime"?Which "Daytime" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I prefer to work in daytime.
✓I prefer to work in the daytime.
「daytime」作為名詞，表示「白天」這個時段時，前面通常需要定冠詞「the」。
×I spent the whole daytime cleaning the house.
✓I spent the whole day cleaning the house.
「daytime」特指從日出到日落的「白晝時段」，強調與夜晚的對比。若要表達「一整天（24小時）」或泛指「一天」，應使用「day」。
×The daytimes are longer in summer.
✓The daytime is longer in summer.
「daytime」是一個不可數名詞，指「白天的時光」這個概念，沒有複數形式。若要表達「多個白天」，應使用「days」。
×I have a daytime job.
✓I have a daytime job. (This is correct, but note the nuance)
「daytime」作為形容詞（如 daytime job）是正確的，但學習者常誤用它來修飾所有「在白天發生的事」。它通常用於修飾與「夜晚」對比的固定類別，如「daytime TV」（白天電視節目）、「daytime hours」（白天時段）。若要一般性描述「發生在白天」，更常用「during the day」。
×I usually study at daytime.
✓I usually study during the daytime. / I usually study in the daytime.
與「daytime」搭配的常用介系詞是「during」或「in」，表示「在白天期間」。使用「at」是錯誤的，因為「at」通常用於特定的時間點（如 at noon）。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Daytime"?What are tense/participle forms of "Daytime"?