In broad daylight Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈbɹɔd/ /ˈdeɪˌɫaɪt
in BROD DAY-lyt
ˈɪn/ /bɹˈɔːd/ /dˈeɪlaɪt
in b-RAWD DAY-lyt
释义
This expression means something happens openly during the day, often when it is surprising or shocking because people can see it.
用法与细微差别
Usually used to emphasize surprise or boldness, especially for actions expected to be secret or hidden. Common with crimes or shocking acts. Rarely used for neutral events.
Spanish: a plena luz del díaPortuguese (BR): em plena luz do diaPortuguese (PT): em plena luz do diaChinese (Simplified): 光天化日之下Chinese (Traditional): 光天化日之下Hindi: दिन दहाड़ेArabic: في وضح النهارBengali: সবাইয়ের চোখের সামনে - দিনের আলোয়Russian: среди бела дняJapanese: 白昼堂々（はくちゅうどうどう）Vietnamese: giữa ban ngàyKorean: 대낮에Turkish: gündüz gözüyle - herkesin gözü önündeUrdu: دن دہاڑےIndonesian: di siang bolong
例句
The thief stole her bag in broad daylight.
basic
He was attacked in broad daylight on the street.
basic
Someone spray-painted the wall in broad daylight.
basic
I can’t believe they broke into the store in broad daylight!
natural
They robbed the bank in broad daylight with people watching.
natural
He parked in a no-parking zone in broad daylight and didn’t even care.
natural