day
day — 名詞
1. a unit of time equal to 24 hours, starting at midnight and ending at the followi
天;日
24小時的時間單位
a unit of time equal to 24 hours, starting at midnight and ending at the following midnight — the length of one full rotation of the Earth.
There are seven days in every normal week.
每個正常的一週有七天。
Chidi's birthday party will start in three days.
Chidi 的生日派對將在三天後舉行。
day + in + future time period
The package that I ordered arrived two days ago.
我訂的包裹在兩天前送達。
number + days + ago for past time
Reema stayed in Paris with her aunt for six days.
Reema 和她的姑姑在巴黎待了六天。
for + number + days to show duration
This hotel costs one hundred dollars a day.
這間飯店每晚收費一百美元。
- per day
- the next day
- every day
- within a day
- the following day
- 24 hours
more precise and technical; used in medical or scientific contexts
- night
refers to the dark period, while 'day' here includes both day and night
文法句型
day + of + month/event
number + day(s) + ago/later
per day / a day
用法筆記
The most basic sense of 'day'. When counting days, no preposition is needed before 'day' with time expressions: 'I'll be there Monday' (not 'on Monday' in informal use), but 'in three days' refers to the future, and 'three days ago' refers to the past.
常見錯誤
2. the light part of a 24-hour day, when the sun is up and the sky is bright — used
白天;日間
有自然光線的時段
the light part of a 24-hour day, when the sun is up and the sky is bright — used to contrast this period with the night or the dark.
Owls sleep during the day and hunt at night.
貓頭鷹白天睡覺,晚上獵食。
during the day / at night contrast
The museum is open every day from nine in the morning until five in the afternoon.
博物館每天早上九點到下午五點開放。
The Watanabe family spends most of the day in their garden.
渡邊一家大部分白天時間都待在花園裡。
spend + most of the day + [activity]
By day, Constanza works as a nurse; by night, she paints.
Constanza 白天當護士,晚上畫畫。
by day / by night parallel structure
It gets dark early here in winter, so the day is very short.
這裡冬天很快就天黑,所以白天很短。
- during the day
- by day
- all day long
- day and night
- in broad daylight
- night
the dark period between sunset and sunrise
文法句型
during the day
by day
all day (long)
用法筆記
Use 'during the day' or 'in the daytime' to refer to the light period. 'By day' is a slightly more formal or literary alternative. 'All day' means the entire daylight period, often with an implication of continuous activity.
常見錯誤
3. the hours that a person spends at their job or in classes, as opposed to their f
工作日
上班或上學的時間
the hours that a person spends at their job or in classes, as opposed to their free time or time spent sleeping.
Sari has a very long day at school on Mondays.
Sari 星期一在學校要待很長的一天。
a + adjective + day + at + [place]
After a hard day at the office, Emre likes to go for a run.
在辦公室辛苦工作一天後,Emre 喜歡去跑步。
How was your day at the hospital today, Otis?
Otis,你今天在醫院的工作怎麼樣?
How was your day? — common greeting phrase
The children's school day ends at half past three.
孩子們的上課日到下午三點半結束。
school day = the hours a child is at school
The nurse finished her day at the hospital and went straight home.
護士在醫院結束了一天的工作後直接回家。
- working day
- school day
- long day
- hard day
- day off (opposite)
- working day
specifically a day spent at work, not school
- workday
American English term for working hours at a job
文法句型
a + long/busy/hard + day
day + of/at + [place]
my/your/his + day
用法筆記
'How was your day?' is a very common A1 greeting used between people who know each other, especially family members or colleagues. 'A hard day' and 'a long day' are fixed collocations meaning a tiring day.
常見錯誤
4. a day when a person does not have to go to work, attend school, or do their usua
休假;休息日
不用上班或上學的日子
a day when a person does not have to go to work, attend school, or do their usual duties, often for rest or personal activities.
Bao took a day off to go to the dentist.
Bao 請了一天假去看牙醫。
take + a day off + to + [verb]
Fridays are Maja's day off from the café.
Maja 星期五在咖啡廳排休。
day off + from + [place/work]
Ilan asked his manager for two days off next week.
Ilan 跟經理要求下週請兩天假。
ask for + number + days off
On her day off, Élise took the children to the beach.
Élise 在休假日帶孩子們去海邊。
The store is closed today because it is a staff training day, not a day off for customers.
這家店今天關門,因為是員工訓練日,不是顧客的休息日。
- day off from
- take a day off
- have a day off
- ask for a day off
- my day off
- working day
a day spent at work or school
文法句型
a + day + off
have/take + a day off
my/your/his + day off
用法筆記
The phrase 'day off' uses 'off' as an adverb, not a preposition. When specifying the place, use 'from': 'a day off from work/school'. 'Have a day off' is more common in British English; 'take a day off' is common in both British and American English.
常見錯誤
5. a short time in the recent past, usually two to five days before the present mom
前幾天
最近過去的一段時間
a short time in the recent past, usually two to five days before the present moment, used in fixed phrases like 'the other day' or 'a few days ago'.
I saw Lukas at the train station the other day.
我前幾天才在火車站看到 Lukas。
the other day = a few days ago
Otis called me a few days ago about the school reunion.
Otis 幾天前打電話給我,談論同學會的事。
a few days ago — exact time reference
The package I ordered arrived just the other day.
我訂的包裹前幾天才到。
Reema mentioned your idea a few days ago at lunch.
Reema 前幾天在午餐時提到你的想法。
- the other day
- a few days ago
- just the other day
- recently
can refer to any time in the recent past, from hours to weeks ago
- a short time ago
more general than 'the other day'; can refer to hours or minutes ago
文法句型
the other day
a few days ago
these past few days
用法筆記
'The other day' is an indefinite reference meaning 'a few days ago' — the speaker does not need to specify which day. 'A few days ago' is more precise. Both are used with past tense verbs. This sense does not have a plural form.
常見錯誤
6. the present period of time or the modern age, used especially when comparing how
現今;如今
現代與過去對比
the present period of time or the modern age, used especially when comparing how life is now with how it was in an earlier time.
Kids these days spend a lot of time on their phones.
現今的孩子花很多時間在手機上。
kids/people + these days — comparing to past
In my grandmother's day, people sent letters by post.
在我祖母那個年代,人們透過郵局寄信。
in + someone's + day — past era reference
These days, most shops accept credit cards for payment.
如今大多數商店都接受信用卡付款。
Back in the day, Christopher used to play guitar in a band.
以前 Christopher 曾經在樂團彈吉他。
back in the day — informal, nostalgic past
In those days, people had to walk to the nearest village for water.
在那個年代,人們得走到最近的村莊去取水。
in those days — specific past period
- these days
- in those days
- in my day
- back in the day
- in someone's day
- in the past
refers to earlier periods, the opposite of modern times
文法句型
these days
in those days
in my day
back in the day
用法筆記
'These days' contrasts the present with the past. 'In my day' refers to a period when the speaker was younger and is nostalgic or critical. 'Back in the day' is informal and nostalgic, common in American English. 'In those days' points to a specific past period.
常見錯誤
7. used to refer to a period in the past, especially one that the speaker remembers
過去;那時候
指向過去被提及的某段時光
used to refer to a period in the past, especially one that the speaker remembers or that older people have described — for example, talking about life before modern technology.
In those days, people had to walk miles to fetch water from the nearest well.
在當年,人們得走好幾英里的路到最近的水井取水。
in those days + past-era collocation
Christopher's grandmother says that in the old days, children ate whatever was put on the table.
Christopher 的祖母常說,過去那個年代,小孩子只能吃桌上擺什麼就吃什麼。
in the old days expressing remembered past
In those days, a single letter could take two weeks to arrive by post.
在那個年代,一封信用郵寄要花兩個星期才能寄到。
In the old days, farmers in Linh's village grew rice without any machines at all.
在過去,Linh 家鄉的農夫完全不用機器種稻。
in the old days for rural/historical context
Back in those days, families would sit on the porch and share stories after sunset.
在那個年代,一家人會在日落後坐在門廊上聊天。
- in those days
- in the old days
- in my day
- back in those days
- present
the current period, contrasted with past eras
文法句型
in those days
in the old days
in those + noun + days
用法筆記
Frequently paired with a possessive determiner or noun modifier: 'in my day', 'in those days', 'in the old days'. Not typically used alone as a simple adverb — the phrase structure is required.
常見錯誤
8. used to say that something is expected to happen soon, usually in the coming day
隨時;近日
預期某事即將發生
used to say that something is expected to happen soon, usually in the coming days — for example, waiting for news, a delivery, or a natural event.
The baby is due any day now, so Camila has packed her hospital bag.
寶寶隨時都會出生,所以 Camila 已經把待產包準備好了。
any day now for expected events
The repair crew said they would come any day now to fix the broken pipe.
維修人員說他們這幾天就會來修理破裂的水管。
Karim checks the mailbox every morning because his passport should arrive any day now.
Karim 每天早上都查看信箱,因為他的護照應該隨時會到。
any day now with personal documents/paperwork
The cherry blossoms along the river should bloom any day now.
河邊的櫻花應該隨時都會盛開。
Aarav has finished the design and expects client feedback any day now.
Aarav 已經完成設計,預計隨時會收到客戶的回覆。
- any day now
- soon
sooner range is vaguer; 'any day now' adds a concrete sense of days, not weeks
- momentarily
more formal and suggests happening at any moment, not necessarily within days
- never
complete opposite of expected future event
文法句型
any day now
用法筆記
Almost always used with future or present tense. Never used for past events. The phrase carries a tone of hopeful or confident expectation.
常見錯誤
9. the outdoor period when there is natural sunlight, thought of as the time for be
日照時段
有自然陽光可從事戶外活動的時段
the outdoor period when there is natural sunlight, thought of as the time for being outside, travelling, or doing activities without needing artificial light.
Feng prefers to study by day and relax in the evening.
Feng 比較喜歡在白天讀書,晚上放鬆休息。
by day as adverbial phrase
The museum is open during the day but closes at five o'clock.
博物館在白天開放,但五點就關門了。
during the day for opening hours
Felix works as a nurse by day and teaches yoga at night.
Felix 白天當護士,晚上教瑜伽。
by day contrasted with at night
Wild rabbits are rarely seen during the day because they hide in the bushes.
野生兔子白天很少出現,因為牠們躲在灌木叢裡。
Jude likes to go for a run during the day when the park is quiet.
Jude 喜歡白天公園人少的時候去跑步。
- by day
- during the day
- daytime
the noun form; used in 'in the daytime' adverbial phrases
- daylight hours
more formal and emphasizes the natural-light aspect
- night
the period after sunset
文法句型
by day
during the day
用法筆記
Distinguish from noun sense 2 (DAYTIME HOURS): sense 2 contrasts day-as-light with night-as-dark within a single 24-hour cycle; this sense treats daylight as the outdoor-activity window. 'By day' and 'during the day' are the most common adverbial patterns.
常見錯誤
10. happening every single day, especially in a way that feels boring, tiring, or un
日復一日
每天重複地(常含枯燥之意)
happening every single day, especially in a way that feels boring, tiring, or unpleasantly repetitive.
Eleni got tired of eating the same lunch day after day.
Eleni 對日復一日吃同樣的午餐感到厭倦。
day after day expressing boredom with repetition
Nkechi walked the same route to the factory day after day for twelve years.
Nkechi 日復一日走同一條路去工廠,走了十二年。
The rain continued day after day, flooding the streets and delaying the harvest.
雨日復一日地下個不停,淹沒了街道,也延誤了收成。
day after day with weather patterns
Day after day, William practised the same piano scale until his fingers ached.
William 日復一日練習同一組鋼琴音階,彈到手指痠痛。
day after day sentence-initial position
Valentina fed the stray cats day after day without ever missing a visit.
Valentina 日復一日餵養那些流浪貓,從未中斷。
- day after day
- day in, day out
same meaning but slightly more informal and emphatic
- repeatedly
adverb with similar meaning but neutral tone
- occasionally
implies breaks in the routine
文法句型
day after day
day after day + clause
用法筆記
This fixed phrase carries a negative or weary tone — it emphasizes monotony or hardship. Use 'every day' for neutral repetition. 'Day after day' can appear at the start or end of a clause.
常見錯誤
11. throughout the whole time from morning until night, without stopping or taking a
整天
從早到晚不間斷地
throughout the whole time from morning until night, without stopping or taking a break.
Dario sat at his desk all day long finishing the report for his manager.
Dario 整天坐在桌前趕寫要交給經理的報告。
all day long for continuous work
The children played outside all day long and came home covered in mud.
孩子們在外面玩了一整天,回到家全身是泥。
Stefan's phone battery lasted all day long after he replaced it.
Stefan 換了新電池之後,手機的電量撐了整整一天。
all day long describing product duration
All day long, the street musicians played cheerful songs for passersby.
街頭藝人一整天在街上演奏歡快的歌曲給路人聽。
all day long sentence-initial position
Aaron stayed in bed all day long because he had a bad fever.
Aaron 因為發高燒,在床上躺了一整天。
- all day long
- all day
- throughout the day
slightly more formal; interchangeable in meaning
- the entire day
more formal and less common in everyday speech
- briefly
for a short period, opposite of the whole day
文法句型
all day long
all day
用法筆記
'All day long' is more emphatic than 'all day' and often appears in informal or narrative contexts. Both forms are interchangeable in most situations.
常見錯誤
12. happening slowly and continuously, so that a change is more noticeable from one
一天天;逐日
隨著時間逐漸地變化
happening slowly and continuously, so that a change is more noticeable from one day to the next — often used for improvements, growth, or gradual decline.
Owen's health improved day by day after he started the new treatment.
Owen 接受新療法之後,健康狀況一天天好轉。
day by day describing gradual improvement
The pile of paperwork on Eli's desk grew day by day.
Eli 桌上的文件堆一天比一天高。
day by day describing gradual increase
Day by day, the old garden wall crumbled under the rain and wind.
花園那道老磚牆在風吹雨打下一天天剝落。
day by day for natural processes over time
Maeve's confidence in speaking Spanish grew day by day as she practised with friends.
Maeve 和朋友練習說西班牙語後,自信一天天增加。
day by day for skill development
The cost of building materials rose day by day, worrying the project manager.
建材的價格一天天上漲,讓專案經理很擔心。
- day by day
- gradually
adverb that captures the slow-change aspect without the daily rhythm
- little by little
more informal and can apply to any unit of time, not just days
- suddenly
implying an immediate change, the opposite of gradual
文法句型
day by day
day by day + clause
用法筆記
Emphasizes a gradual, cumulative change — unlike 'every day', which can imply a repeated identical action. 'Day by day' is often used with verbs of change: improve, grow, rise, weaken, recover.
常見錯誤
13. Used to describe something that varies or keeps changing, so that it is not the
變化不定
情況每天改變,不穩定
Used to describe something that varies or keeps changing, so that it is not the same on any two days in a row.
The weather in this mountain city changes from day to day, so always carry an umbrella.
這座山城的天氣天天變化,所以一定要帶傘。
change (from) day to day — variability
Noor's appetite varies from day to day, which makes meal planning difficult.
Noor 的食慾每天都不一樣,讓規劃三餐變得困難。
Prices for fresh fish at the harbour market differ from day to day with no fixed rate.
港口市場鮮魚的價格每天不同,沒有固定收費標準。
differ from day to day — no fixed pattern
Patient recovery times at the clinic change day to day during the first week after surgery.
手術後第一週,診所病人的恢復時間每天都不同。
Lukas noticed that bus arrival times at his stop shifted from day to day without warning.
Lukas 發現他這一站的公車到站時間每天變化,完全沒預警。
- change (from) day to day
- vary (from) day to day
- differ (from) day to day
- shift (from) day to day
- stay the same
Direct opposite meaning — no change at all
- remain constant
Formal opposite, common in scientific or business contexts
文法句型
(from) day to day
change (from) day to day
vary (from) day to day
用法筆記
The subject of this phrase is typically something variable: weather, mood, prices, conditions, or other changing situations. The word 'from' is often dropped, especially in informal speech: 'changes day to day'.
常見錯誤
14. The day that comes immediately before a particular date, event, or point in time
前一天
某特定日期或事件的前一天
The day that comes immediately before a particular date, event, or point in time.
Amihan studied all afternoon the day before the final chemistry exam.
Amihan 在化學期末考前唸了一整個下午的書。
the day before + [event]
The shop closes at noon on the day before a national holiday.
國定假日前一天,這家店中午就關門了。
Owen packed his suitcase the day before his flight to Osaka.
Owen 在飛往大阪的前一天就整理好了行李箱。
Sivan sent reminder emails the day before the team meeting.
Sivan 在團隊會議的前一天發出了提醒郵件。
position: noun phrase used adverbially without a preposition
All the vegetables were chopped and ready the day before the cooking competition.
所有蔬菜在烹飪比賽的前一天都已切好備用。
- the day before yesterday
- the day before [event/date]
- the day before that
- the previous day
More formal; common in written narratives and reports
- the prior day
Formal, used in legal or business documents
- the next day
The day that follows
- the following day
More formal than 'the next day'
文法句型
the day before + [event]
the day before + [date]
the day before yesterday
用法筆記
This phrase functions as an adverbial noun phrase — no preposition (in/on) is needed. It is often followed by 'of' plus a specific event: 'the day before of the wedding' is incorrect; use 'the day before the wedding'.
常見錯誤
15. A past era or memorable stage in history or in someone's life, especially one th
從前;往日
懷舊的過去年代
A past era or memorable stage in history or in someone's life, especially one that feels quite different from the present.
Back in the day, people relied on paper maps instead of phone apps for directions.
以前那個年代,人們靠紙本地圖找路,而不是手機應用程式。
back in the day — informal time reference
Lisa recalls that back in the day, her neighbourhood had only one small grocery store.
Lisa 回憶起當年她住的社區只有一家小雜貨店。
Feng's grandmother often talks about the days when letters took weeks to arrive by ship.
Feng 的祖母常提起從前信件要花好幾週才能用船送達的日子。
in the days when — introducing a defining clause
In my grandfather's day, a single salary was enough to support a family of five.
在我祖父那個年代,一份薪水就夠養活一家五口。
Rodrigo misses the days when neighbours gathered on front porches every summer evening.
Rodrigo 懷念從前鄰居每年夏夜都在前廊聚在一起的日子。
- back in the day
- in those days
- in the days of
- in someone's day
- the days when
- the present day
The current period, in contrast with a past era
- today
Simple, direct antonym for 'back in the day'
文法句型
back in the day
in those days
in someone's day
in the days of
用法筆記
'Back in the day' is informal and used for nostalgic recollection. More formal alternatives include 'at that time' or 'in that era'. 'In someone's day' refers to the period when that person was active or young. Distinguished from noun/7 'in the past' which is a general time reference without nostalgic or era-specific connotations.
常見錯誤
16. Still true or continuing right up to the current time, even though a long period
至今
從過去直到現在仍然如此
Still true or continuing right up to the current time, even though a long period has passed.
To this day, no one knows what started the fire that destroyed the old library.
直到今天,沒有人知道那場燒毀舊圖書館的火災是怎麼引起的。
to this day — sentence-initial position
Christopher feels guilty to this day about breaking his sister's favourite doll.
Christopher 至今仍對弄壞妹妹最心愛的洋娃娃感到內疚。
The ruins of that hill-top fortress have remained standing to this day.
那座山頂堡壘的廢墟至今仍然聳立著。
Élise wonders to this day why she never received a reply to her letter.
Élise 至今仍不明白為什麼她從來沒有收到那封信的回覆。
sentence-final position after the verb
To this day, Padma keeps the first birthday card her husband ever gave her.
Padma 至今仍保留著丈夫送她的第一張生日卡片。
- to this day
- no longer
The opposite meaning — something that has stopped
- not anymore
Informal opposite
文法句型
to this day
用法筆記
Often used at the start or end of a clause for emphasis. Stronger and more emphatic than 'still' because it stresses the entire duration that has passed. Works in both positive statements and negative ones.
常見錯誤
all in a day’s work
idiomSomething that is a normal part of your job and not surprising.
日常工作的一部分
For a firefighter, rescuing a cat from a tree is all in a day's work.
Dealing with difficult customers is all in a day's work for Sara.
Very soon, possibly at any moment.
隨時;很快
The package should arrive any day now.
We expect the test results any time now.
Used to introduce the most important point after considering everything.
歸根結底
At the end of the day, we all want the same thing.
At the end of the day, it's your choice.
back in the day
idiomIn the past, especially a time that is remembered fondly.
當年;過去
Back in the day, we used to play outside until dark.
My grandfather often talks about how cheap things were back in the day.
back in the days
idiomAt a particular time in the past.
在那些日子裡
Back in the days when I was a student, I had more free time.
Back in the days of black-and-white TV, life seemed simpler.
break of day/dawn
idiomThe time in the early morning when light first appears.
破曉;黎明
We set out on our hike at break of day.
The birds start singing at break of dawn.
call it a day
idiomTo decide to stop working or doing an activity for the rest of the day.
收工;結束
After finishing the report, Brian decided to call it a day.
It's getting dark, so let's call it a day and go home.
carry/win the day
idiomTo be successful in a competition, argument, or struggle.
獲勝;成功
Despite the odds, the underdog team carried the day.
Patience and hard work can win the day.
(as) clear as day
idiomVery easy to see, understand, or recognize.
非常清楚;一目了然
The instructions were as clear as day.
Her guilt was clear as day from the evidence.
day after day
idiomContinuously for many days, often in a boring or annoying way.
日復一日
She does the same routine day after day.
Day after day, the rain continued without stopping.
day and night
idiomAll the time; without stopping.
日夜;不停地
The factory operates day and night.
She studied day and night for the final exam.
day by day
idiomGradually, as each day passes.
一天天;逐漸
Day by day, the patient's condition improved.
The city is changing day by day.
day in, day out
idiomEvery day for a long period of time, often in a boring way.
日復一日;天天
He works at the same desk day in, day out.
Day in, day out, she takes the same bus to work.
a day of reckoning
idiomThe time when someone must face the consequences of their actions.
清算日;報應來臨之日
The day of reckoning came when the bills arrived.
He knew a day of reckoning was coming for his lies.
Someone or something will not continue to exist or be successful for much longer.
時日無多;即將結束
The old building's days are numbered; it will be demolished soon.
His days as manager are numbered after that loss.
To spend the last part of your life in a particular condition or place.
度過餘生
She ended her days in a small cottage by the sea.
He ended his life in peace after a long illness.
Everyone will have a time of success or good luck at some point.
風水輪流轉;人人都有得意時
Don't worry, every dog has his day.
She finally won the lottery; every dog has its day.
the evil hour/day
idiomThe time when you must do something unpleasant or difficult.
倒楣的時刻;不愉快的時刻
I kept putting off the evil hour of cleaning the garage.
The evil day arrived when he had to give his speech.
five a day
idiomThe recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables for good health.
每日五蔬果
Try to eat five a day for better health.
She starts her five a day with an apple at breakfast.
from day one
idiomFrom the very beginning.
從一開始
From day one, the project was doomed to fail.
She was a great leader from day one.
from day to day
idiomWithout planning for the future; living in the present.
一天天地;過一天算一天
They live from day to day, not knowing what will happen.
His mood changes from day to day.
Used to describe a situation that changes often and is uncertain.
一天一個樣;變化無常
The weather changes from one day to the next.
I never know what to expect from one day to the next.
Starting from that day and continuing into the future.
從那天起
From that day forth, they were best friends.
From that time forth, he never touched alcohol again.
Used to say you strongly prefer one thing or person over another.
我寧願要……
Give me a quiet evening at home any day.
Give me chocolate over vanilla any day.
A helpful or kind action that you do, often as part of a routine.
當日的好事
I helped an old lady cross the street; that's my good deed for the day.
She donated to charity and felt she had done her good deed for the day.
A past time that is remembered as either better or worse than the present.
美好的/糟糕的過去
Grandpa often talks about the good old days.
The bad old days of war are behind us.
have had your day
idiomTo no longer be successful, popular, or powerful.
風光不再;已過時
That actor has had his day; he rarely gets roles now.
The old technology has had its day.
have a nice day!
idiomA friendly way to say goodbye, especially to customers.
祝你有美好的一天!
The cashier smiled and said, "Have a nice day!"
Have a nice day! See you tomorrow.
To be in poor condition, especially from age or use.
已破舊;風光不再
This old sofa has seen better days.
My car has known better days; it's falling apart.
Used to emphasize that someone is at least a certain age.
至少(某年齡)
She must be sixty if she's a day.
He's seventy if he's a day.
in all my born days
idiomUsed to express surprise at something you have never experienced before.
有生以來
I've never seen such a mess in all my born days.
In all my born days, I've never heard such nonsense.
When you think about something calmly and clearly, especially after time has passed.
冷靜下來後;清醒時
In the cold light of day, the problem seemed less serious.
The decision looked foolish in the cold light of day.
in somebody’s day
idiomDuring the time when someone was most successful, famous, or active.
在某人全盛時期
In my grandmother's day, people wrote letters by hand.
He was a great athlete in his day.
in the olden days
idiomA long time ago in the past, often used when telling stories.
在過去;古時候
In the olden days, people traveled by horse.
What was school like in the olden days?
in this day and age
idiomIn the present time, especially compared to the past.
在當今;現今
In this day and age, everyone has a smartphone.
It's surprising that such poverty still exists in this day and age.
Used to say it is too soon to know how a situation will develop.
為時尚早;言之過早
It's early days yet; we don't know if the plan will work.
The project is still early days, so don't worry.
Used when several bad things happen to someone on the same day.
今天運氣不好
First I lost my keys, then I missed the bus—it's not my day.
It's just not your day, is it?
late in the day
idiomToo late to take effective action or change a situation.
為時已晚;太遲了
He started studying late in the day and failed the exam.
It's a bit late in the day to apologize now.
the livelong day
idiomThe entire day, often used to emphasize length.
整整一天
She worked in the garden the livelong day.
He sat and watched TV the livelong day.
To survive a failure or setback and have another chance in the future.
留得青山在;東山再起
We lost the match, but we live to fight another day.
The company went bankrupt, but the owner lived to fight another day.
make somebody’s day
idiomTo make someone very happy on a particular day.
讓某人開心一整天
Getting a surprise gift really made my day.
Your kind words made her day.
To spend the whole day or evening enjoying a particular activity.
玩一整天/一整晚
We went to the beach and made a day of it.
They decided to make a night of it and went dancing.
night and day
idiomAll the time; continuously.
日夜不停地
The machines run night and day.
She worked night and day to finish the project.
a nine days’ wonder
idiomSomething that attracts attention for a short time and then is forgotten.
曇花一現
The celebrity scandal was a nine days' wonder.
That new gadget will be a nine days' wonder.
To refuse to speak to or acknowledge someone because you dislike them.
不理睬某人
Since the argument, she won't give him the time of day.
The popular kids wouldn't give me the time of day.
not have all day
idiomTo not have much time; to be in a hurry.
沒時間了;趕快
Come on, we don't have all day!
Hurry up, I don't have all day to wait.
of somebody’s day
idiomBelonging to the period when someone lived or was active.
某人那個時代的
Shakespeare was the greatest writer of his day.
The fashion of her day was very different.
of the day
idiomRelating to the present time or a specific day.
當日的;現今的
The soup of the day is tomato basil.
The news of the day was all about the election.
one day
idiomAt some time in the future or on a particular day in the past.
有一天;總有一天
One day, I hope to travel around the world.
One day, she walked into the room and announced her engagement.
one of these days
idiomAt some time in the near future.
總有一天;遲早
One of these days, I'll learn to cook.
One of these days, you'll regret that decision.
one of those days
idiomA day when many things go wrong.
倒楣的一天
It's been one of those days where nothing goes right.
I spilled coffee on my shirt; it's one of those days.
the order of the day
idiomThe typical or expected thing at a particular time or occasion.
常態;風氣
Casual dress is the order of the day at this company.
Efficiency was the order of the day during the project.
Recently, within the past few days.
前幾天;最近
I saw Maria the other day at the mall.
The other morning, I woke up to find snow on the ground.
To have a short, friendly conversation with someone.
寒暄;閒聊
I stopped to pass the time of day with my neighbor.
She passed the time of day with the shopkeeper.
Very obvious or easy to see.
顯而易見;一目了然
The answer was as plain as day.
His guilt was plain as the nose on your face.
Used to say that important things take time and cannot be done quickly.
羅馬不是一天造成的
Don't rush; Rome wasn't built in a day.
Learning a language takes time—Rome wasn't built in a day.
your salad days
idiomThe time when you are young and inexperienced.
年少輕狂的時期
In my salad days, I made many mistakes.
She often looks back on her salad days with fondness.
To prevent failure or disaster when it seems certain.
挽救局面;扭轉乾坤
The firefighter saved the day by rescuing the cat.
Her quick thinking saved the situation.
To save something, especially money, for a future time of need.
未雨綢繆;以備不時之需
I put some money aside for a rainy day.
She saved the extra cookies for a rainy day.
some day
idiomAt an unknown time in the future.
將來有一天
Some day, I will visit Japan.
Some day, we'll look back and laugh at this.
To deal with the present moment without worrying about the future.
過一天算一天;活在當下
After the accident, she took things one day at a time.
We don't know what will happen, so let's take it one day at a time.
that’ll be the day
idiomUsed to say that something is very unlikely to happen.
那是不可能的;太陽打西邊出來
You clean your room? That'll be the day!
He apologizes? That'll be the day.
these days
idiomIn the present time, especially compared to the past.
如今;現今
These days, most people have smartphones.
Kids grow up so quickly these days.
those were the days
idiomUsed to say that a past time was better or happier than the present.
那才是好日子
Remember when we were carefree? Those were the days.
Those were the days when music was simple.
to the day
idiomExactly (used with periods of time).
恰好;整整
It's been three years to the day since we met.
He died 50 years to the day after his birth.
to this day
idiomEven now, after a long time has passed.
直到今天;至今
To this day, I still remember her name.
To this day, the mystery remains unsolved.
oh my days
idiomUsed to show strong feelings like surprise, shock, or annoyance.
我的天啊
Oh my days! I can't believe you won the lottery.
Oh my days, did you see that huge spider in the bathroom?
day — 人名
1. Thomas Day (1748–1789), an English writer remembered for his children's novel Th
英國作家
十八世紀英國作家,以兒童道德小說聞名
Thomas Day (1748–1789), an English writer remembered for his children's novel The History of Sandford and Merton, which was designed to teach young readers moral values through a series of everyday adventures.
Thomas Day's novel Sandford and Merton stayed popular in English schools for many decades.
Thomas Day 的小說《桑福德與默頓》在英國學校中流行了數十年。
historical-literary context
Literary scholars often group Thomas Day with other moralist writers of the 1700s.
文學學者常將 Thomas Day 與其他十八世紀的道德主義作家歸為一類。
Many parents in the 1790s chose Thomas Day's stories to teach their children right from wrong.
十八世紀末,許多家長選擇 Thomas Day 的故事來教導孩子分辨是非。
A museum exhibit about London writers from the 1700s included a section on Thomas Day.
一個關於十八世紀倫敦作家的博物館展覽中,包含了 Thomas Day 的主題專區。
2. William Rufus Day (1849–1923), an American diplomat and jurist who served as Uni
美國法官
十九至二十世紀美國外交官與最高法院大法官
William Rufus Day (1849–1923), an American diplomat and jurist who served as United States Secretary of State under President William McKinley and later as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
William Rufus Day helped draft the treaty that ended the Spanish-American War in 1898.
William Rufus Day 協助起草了 1898 年結束美西戰爭的條約。
diplomatic-historical context
William Rufus Day wrote key Supreme Court rulings on commerce and trade law.
William Rufus Day 就商業與貿易法撰寫了重要的最高法院判決。
A biography of President McKinley describes William Rufus Day as a trusted advisor on foreign policy.
一本關於 McKinley 總統的傳記將 William Rufus Day 描述為外交政策上備受信賴的顧問。
Law students still study William Rufus Day's opinions on railroad regulation from the early 1900s.
法學院學生至今仍在研讀 William Rufus Day 於二十世紀初就鐵路管制所發表的意見書。
3. Clarence Shepard Day Jr. (1874–1935), an American author best known for his humo
美國作家
十九世紀末至二十世紀初美國幽默作家
Clarence Shepard Day Jr. (1874–1935), an American author best known for his humorous autobiographical book Life with Father, which became a successful Broadway play and a film.
Clarence Day's book Life with Father became one of the most popular Broadway plays of the 1940s.
Clarence Day 的著作《與父親同住》在 1940 年代是最受歡迎的百老匯劇作之一。
literary-theatrical adaptation context
Many readers enjoy Clarence Day's humorous style in his essays about family life in New York.
許多讀者喜歡 Clarence Day 在描寫紐約家庭生活散文中的幽默風格。
Clarence Day graduated from Yale University in 1896 and later wrote for several magazines.
Clarence Day 於 1896 年畢業於耶魯大學,之後為多家雜誌撰稿。
biographical details: education and career
A collection of Clarence Day's letters was published after his death in 1935.
Clarence Day 於 1935 年去世後,他的書信集被出版。
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常見搭配
名詞搭配
- day job
- day trip
- day care
- day shift
- day school
- opening day
- closing day
- due date (day)
副詞搭配
- all day
- every day
- the next day
- the following day
- the previous day
- one day
常用片語
- day and night
- day in, day out
- day of the week
- day of rest
- from day one
- to this day
- the day before
- the day after
介系詞搭配
- by day
- during the day
- per day
- within a day
- in + someone's + day
- on + day + (of week/event)