sunshine
noun · adjectiveB1Định nghĩa theo từ loại
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noun- 1.
(uncountable, usually)The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
We were warmed by the bright sunshine.
Đồng nghĩa: sun, sunlight
- 2.
(uncountable, usually)A location on which the sun's rays fall.
We moved out of the shade and into the sunshine.
- 3.
(figuratively, uncountable, usually)(figurative) Geniality or cheerfulness.
I enjoyed the sunshine of her smile.
- 4.
(figuratively, uncountable, usually)(figurative) A source of cheerfulness or joy.
- 5.
(uncountable, usually)The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.
- 6.
(Ireland, UK, uncountable, usually)A friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.
Alright, sunshine, safe to cross now.
- 7.
(Ireland, UK, uncountable, usually)An ironic form of address directed toward an individual perceived as inferior or troublesome.
OK, sunshine, listen up and listen good. There's five vandalised telephone boxes out there and I know you're responsible.
- 8.
(humorous, uncountable, usually)Used to address someone who has just woken up or is very sleepy.
Good morning, sunshine!
- 9.
(abbreviation, alt of, ellipsis, slang, uncommon, uncountable, usually)Ellipsis of orange sunshine.
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adjective- 1.
(US, not comparable)(chiefly US) Open to and permitting public access, especially with regard to activities that were previously closed-door or back-room meetings.
Because of the sunshine law, we could go to the planning meeting.
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In the Coverdale Bible in 1535, in Genesis and Exodus about 1250 as Middle English sunnesine; synchronically sun + shine. Compare isolated sunsċīn.