释义 |
winter solsticeˌwinter ˈsolstice noun - A mild example of this from antiquity was the Roman Saturnalia at the time of the winter solstice.
- At the winter solstice two daggers touch the outsides of the spiral.
- Since both CHANike and Christmas were originally winter solstice celebrations, they often coincide and compete.
- The winter solstice was only three days away, and the urge to have a raucous good time among friends took hold.
the winter solstice the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, usually around December 22nd → summer solstice |