twilight
Chinese meaning
暮年;人生黄昏
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Example
Those who are in their twilight of their life need help.
那些处于人生暮年的人需要帮助。
Source: NPR
Background ✎
Roots · etymology
源自中古英语 twilight,twi-(半/双)+ light(光),字面义为「半光」
- twi-(双重、半;古英语前缀)+ light(光)= 介于明暗之间的半光
Collocations
- twilight years / in the twilight of one's life / twilight zone

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