solar eclipse

IPA/ˌsəʊ.lər ɪˈklɪps/
IPA/ˌsoʊ.lɚ ɪˈklɪps/

solar eclipse — noun

1. an astronomical event that takes place when the Moon passes directly between the

1.名詞B1
釋義

an astronomical event that takes place when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, briefly blocking sunlight from reaching parts of the Earth's surface.

例句

The elementary school planned a special science lesson for the solar eclipse.

collocation: planned for the solar eclipse

The astronomer warned everyone never to look at a solar eclipse without special glasses.

caution: requires eye protection to view safely

同義詞
反義詞
  • lunar eclipse

    the opposite event — the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon

文法句型

a/the solar eclipse

solar eclipse + verb

用法筆記

Never look directly at a solar eclipse without certified eclipse glasses — doing so can cause permanent eye damage. The four main types are total, partial, annular, and hybrid. In Taiwan, solar eclipses are frequently covered in news and school science programmes.

常見錯誤

❌We watched the lunar eclipse during the day.
✅We watched the solar eclipse during the day.
💡A solar eclipse happens during daytime; a lunar eclipse happens at night.
❌I saw the solar eclipse without any glasses.
✅I saw the solar eclipse with special eclipse glasses.
💡Looking at a solar eclipse directly without protection can damage your eyes permanently.