half
moon
复数形式
half-moons
1
半月, 上弦月
the moon when only half of its bright surface can be seen from the earth
- During the evening sky, a captivating half-moon hung just above the horizon.
在傍晚的天空中，一轮迷人的半月悬挂在地平线上方。
- Astronomers pointed their telescopes at the half-moon to study its cratered surface.
天文学家将望远镜对准半月，以研究其坑坑洼洼的表面。
- The garden party was illuminated by the soft glow of a half-moon overhead.
花园派对被头顶半月的柔和光芒照亮。
- During the camping trip, they marveled at the bright half-moon lighting up the night sky.
在露营旅行期间，他们对照亮夜空的明亮半月感到惊叹。
- The nighttime joggers enjoyed their run under the gentle glow of the half-moon.
夜间慢跑者在半月的柔和光芒下享受他们的跑步。
2
半月, 弦月
the time when only half of the moon's lit side is seen from the earth
- Beachgoers enjoyed moonlit walks on the sand during the half-moon.
海滩游客在半月期间享受了月光下的沙滩漫步。
- Folklore stories often connected mysterious happenings to the time of the half-moon.
民间故事常常将神秘事件与半月时期联系起来。
- The garden was bathed in a soft glow during the half-moon.
花园在半月期间沐浴在柔和的光芒中。
3
the crescent-shaped pale area at the base of a human fingernail, also called the lunula
- The doctor examined the patient's half-moons for signs of health issues.
- Nail polish covered the half-moon completely.
- A pronounced half-moon is sometimes visible on all fingers.
- The half-moon can indicate certain nutritional deficiencies.
- He gently pushed back the cuticle to reveal the half-moon.