eclipse
isim B1tutulma B1
the temporary obscuring of a celestial body, such as the sun or the moon, by another body
The solar eclipse attracted thousands of tourists to the desert.
- During the eclipse, the sky turned dark for a few minutes.
- Astronomers prepared their instruments to record the eclipse accurately.
- Many cultures have myths that explain the cause of an eclipse.
- The recent eclipse provided valuable data for solar research.
- solar eclipse · güneş tutulması A total solar eclipse will be visible from the continent tomorrow.
- lunar eclipse · ay tutulması The lunar eclipse was bright enough to be seen with the naked eye.
- an eclipse of the moon The eclipse of the moon occurs when the Earth blocks sunlight.
sb: birisi · sth: bir şey
gölgede kalma, itibar kaybı, bir şeyin etkisinin azalması C1
the loss of prominence, influence, or reputation, often because something else overshadows it
The scandal caused an eclipse of his reputation among his peers.
- New regulations led to an eclipse of the firm's influence in the industry.
- The artist's early success faced an eclipse when a rival emerged.
- Political turmoil resulted in an eclipse of public trust in the government.
- Despite past accolades, recent failures have brought about an eclipse of his standing.
- eclipse of reputation · itibarın gölgede kalması The scandal caused an eclipse of his reputation among colleagues.
- eclipse of influence · etkinin gölgede kalması
- in eclipse His career is now in eclipse.
sb: birisi · sth: bir şey