midsummer
US /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ɚ/
UK /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/
名詞
1.
仲夏, 夏至
the period of the summer solstice, around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere and December 21st in the Southern Hemisphere, often associated with festivals and celebrations
範例:
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The ancient festival of Midsummer was celebrated with bonfires and dancing.
古老的仲夏節以篝火和舞蹈慶祝。
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The days are longest around midsummer.
白天在仲夏前後最長。
2.
仲夏
the middle part of summer
範例:
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The flowers are in full bloom during midsummer.
花朵在仲夏時節盛開。
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We usually go on vacation in midsummer.
我們通常在仲夏去度假。