| 单词 | eclipse |
| 释义 | Word Frequency eclipse(ɪˈklɪps) noun 1. the total or partial obscuring of reflected light from a celestial body as a result of its passage through the shadow of another. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the shadow of the earth See also solar eclipse, total eclipse, partial eclipse, annular eclipse , Compare occultation 2. the period of time during which such a phenomenon occurs 3. any dimming or obstruction of light 4. a loss of importance, power, fame, etc, esp through overshadowing by another verb (transitive) 5. to cause an eclipse of 6. to cast a shadow upon; darken; obscure 7. to overshadow or surpass in importance, power, etc Derived forms eclipser (eˈclipser) noun Word origin C13: back formation from Old English eclypsis, from Latin eclīpsis, from Greek ekleipsis a forsaking, from ekleipein to abandon, from leipein to leave |
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