solstice

'sɒlstis

Collins 1

n. either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator

n. 至, 至日, 至点, 极限, 决定性时刻

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35,146

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18,725

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solstice 由拉丁语 sol（太阳）和 stit（站立）组成，意为“太阳站立的时刻”，指的是太阳在一年中位置最远的两天。

例句

1. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year.

夏至是全年中白天最长的一天。

2. Many cultures celebrate the winter solstice with festivals and traditions.

许多文化通过节日和传统来庆祝冬至。

3. The solstice marks the changing of the seasons.

至日标志着季节的变化。