eclipse

[US]/ɪˈklɪps/
[UK]/ɪˈklɪps/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to form an eclipse; to cause someone or something to pale
n. the partial or complete obscuring of one celestial body by another; the dimming or loss of importance of something

Phrases & Collocations

solar eclipse

lunar eclipse

total eclipse

partial eclipse

eclipse glasses

total solar eclipse

annular eclipse

Example Sentences

an eclipse of the sun.

Jupiter was eclipsed by the Moon.

The moon eclipses the sun.

took the eclipse as a sign from God.

the election result marked the eclipse of the traditional right and centre.

a sea of blue sky violently eclipsed by showers.

the eclipses portend some major events.

Our happiness was eclipsed by the terrible news.

Our happiness was soon eclipsed by the terrible news.

an outstanding performance that eclipsed the previous record.

-This the README for the Eclipse Plug-in d istribution of the Jalopy Java Source Code Form atter.

the state of the economy has eclipsed the environment as the main issue.

In this eclipse, the Observatory is slightly off the track of annularity (by 10 km).

Astronomers can calculate when there will be eclipses of the sun and moon.

She is quite eclipsed by her clever younger sister.

Revelations of wrongdoing helped bring about the eclipse of the governor's career.

You will go through the eclipse period far calmer if you don't overcrowd your schedule near February 9.

Real-world Examples

This celestial event is called a solar eclipse.

Source: Children's Encyclopedia Song

NASA says a blood moon happens during a total lunar eclipse.

Source: VOA Special English: World

In its place, came nothing but a weariness so vast that it eclipsed everything.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

The one that will happen on October 14 is called an " annular solar eclipse."

Source: This month VOA Special English

If it wasn't we would have an eclipse every month.

Source: The History Channel documentary "Cosmos"

Last summer's total solar eclipse sliced right through Columbia, Missouri.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American May 2019 Collection

By the way, the next total lunar eclipse won't happen until March 14th of 2025.

Source: CNN 10 Student English November 2022 Compilation

In October, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from North America.

Source: NPR News May 2014 Compilation

We have a solar eclipse taken place in April, and it's a leap year.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

A lunar eclipse from the moon looks a lot like a solar eclipse from Earth.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

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