Horizon Meaning in English
word
/hɝˈaɪzən/
huh-RY-zuhn
/həɹˈaɪzən/
huh-RY-zuhn
释义
The line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky; also used figuratively for the limit of someone’s knowledge or experience.
用法与细微差别
'Horizon' is mainly a literary or academic word, often seen in descriptions of nature and in expressions like 'broaden your horizons' (expand your knowledge or experience). Don't confuse it with 'skyline' (outline of buildings).
Spanish: horizontePortuguese (BR): horizontePortuguese (PT): horizonteChinese (Simplified): 地平线Chinese (Traditional): 地平線Hindi: क्षितिजArabic: الأفقBengali: क्षितिज - দিগন্তRussian: горизонтJapanese: 地平線 - 視野（比喩的に）Vietnamese: chân trờiKorean: 지평선 - 수평선 - 시야(비유적으로)Turkish: ufukUrdu: افقIndonesian: cakrawala
例句
The sun is setting on the horizon.
basic
A ship appeared on the horizon.
basic
Mountains can be seen in the distance on the horizon.
basic
Traveling lets you broaden your horizons.
natural
Nothing but blue sky stretched across the horizon.
natural
New technologies are opening up exciting horizons for scientists.
natural