How do you use "darkness" in a sentence?

The room was plunged into darkness when the power went out. After years of darkness, the country finally saw peace. She was afraid of the darkness as a child.

darkness

Q: What does "darkness" mean?

The absence of light; a state of gloom or ignorance Darkness literally means the absence or lack of light. Figuratively, it can represent evil, ignorance, sadness, or troubled times. The word is commonly used in literature and religion to symbolise negative forces or difficult periods, contrasting with light as a symbol of goodness and hope.

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Significado: The absence of light; a state of gloom or ignorance

黑暗，阴暗

oscuridad, tinieblas

暗闇、暗黒

어둠, 암흑

Darkness literally means the absence or lack of light. Figuratively, it can represent evil, ignorance, sadness, or troubled times. The word is commonly used in literature and religion to symbolise negative forces or difficult periods, contrasting with light as a symbol of goodness and hope.

Darkness 字面意思是没有光或缺乏光。比喻地，它可以代表邪恶、无知、悲伤或困难时期。这个词在文学和宗教中常用来象征负面力量或困难时期，与光作为善良和希望的象征形成对比。

Darkness significa literalmente la ausencia o falta de luz. Figurativamente, puede representar maldad, ignorancia, tristeza o tiempos difíciles. La palabra se usa comúnmente en literatura y religión para simbolizar fuerzas negativas o períodos difíciles, contrastando con la luz como símbolo de bondad y esperanza.

Darknessは文字通り光の不在または欠如を意味します。比喩的に、悪、無知、悲しみ、または困難な時期を表すことができます。この言葉は文学や宗教で否定的な力や困難な時期を象徴するためによく使われ、善良さと希望の象徴としての光と対照をなします。

darkness는 문자 그대로 빛이 없거나 부족한 상태를 의미합니다. 비유적으로는 악, 무지, 슬픔, 또는 힘든 시기를 나타낼 수 있습니다. 문학과 종교에서 부정적인 힘이나 어려운 시기의 상징으로 흔히 사용되며, 선과 희망의 상징인 빛과 대조됩니다.

Ejemplos

The room was plunged into darkness when the power went out.
停电时房间陷入了黑暗。
La habitación se sumió en la oscuridad cuando se fue la luz.
停電で部屋は暗闇に包まれました。
정전으로 방이 어둠에 휩싸였습니다.
After years of darkness, the country finally saw peace.
经过多年的黑暗，这个国家终于迎来了和平。
Después de años de oscuridad, el país finalmente vio la paz.
何年もの暗黒の後、その国はついに平和を見ました。
수년간의 암흑기를 지나 그 나라는 마침내 평화를 맞이했습니다.
She was afraid of the darkness as a child.
她小时候害怕黑暗。
Ella tenía miedo a la oscuridad cuando era niña.
彼女は子供の頃、暗闇を怖がっていました。
그녀는 어린 시절 어둠을 무서워했습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old English 'deorcnes', from 'deorc' (dark, gloomy, obscure) + '-ness'. 'Dark' is from Proto-Germanic *derkaz, of uncertain further origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to hide.'

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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