semi-darkness

semi-darkness — noun

1. a condition in which there is only a small amount of light, so that objects can

1.名詞B1
釋義

a condition in which there is only a small amount of light, so that objects can be seen only as unclear shapes rather than in full detail

例句

Anong could only see the furniture in the semi-darkness of the early morning room.

pattern: in the semi-darkness of [place]

The cat's eyes glowed yellow as it watched from the semi-darkness under the bed.

uncountable: from the semi-darkness

同義詞
  • gloom

    stronger feeling of sadness or depression attached; less light than semi-darkness

  • dimness

    focuses on the weakness of the light itself rather than the resulting condition

  • twilight

    specifically the natural light at sunrise or sunset; has a time-of-day restriction

反義詞
  • brightness

    the opposite condition of intense light

  • daylight

    specifically natural outdoor light during the day

文法句型

in/into/through the semi-darkness of [place]

用法筆記

Often used with a following 'of'-phrase that names the place (the semi-darkness of the room, the cave, the forest). Has a slightly descriptive or narrative feel, common in written storytelling.

常見錯誤

❌I could not see my hand in the semi-darkness.
✅I could not see my hand in the total darkness.
💡'semi-darkness' means some light is present; if absolutely nothing is visible, use 'darkness' or 'total darkness'.