midsummer
US /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ɚ/
UK /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/
名词
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
示例:
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The ancient festival of Midsummer was celebrated with bonfires and dancing.
古老的仲夏节以篝火和舞蹈庆祝。
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The days are longest around midsummer.
白天在仲夏前后最长。
2.
仲夏
the middle part of summer
示例:
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The flowers are in full bloom during midsummer.
花朵在仲夏时节盛开。
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We usually go on vacation in midsummer.
我们通常在仲夏去度假。