CEFR B2

eclipse

noun, verb

Meaning

An obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or the source of the light.

Examples

A total solar eclipse is a rare and spectacular event.
The ancient Romans believed that an eclipse was a sign of bad luck.

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eclipse (B2)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈklɪps/

Definition

An obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or the source of the light.

Examples

A total solar eclipse is a rare and spectacular event.
The ancient Romans believed that an eclipse was a sign of bad luck.
Astronomers are eagerly awaiting the next lunar eclipse.

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