Horizon
01
horisont
the line where the sky and earth seem to come in contact with each other
Exempel
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the sky.
Solen sjönk under horisonten och kastade ett varmt sken över himlen.
From the mountaintop, they could see the city skyline on the horizon.
Från bergstoppen kunde de se stadens silhuett vid horisonten.
02
the limit or extent of one's experience, interests, or outlook
Exempel
Travel can broaden your horizons.
Scientists are constantly pushing the horizons of knowledge.
03
a distinct layer of soil or subsoil in a vertical section of land, differing in composition or color from adjacent layers
Exempel
The topsoil formed the upper horizon of the profile.
Geologists identified several horizons rich in clay.
04
the circle on the celestial sphere whose plane passes through both the observer's visible horizon and the Earth's center
Exempel
Astronomers measure a star's altitude above the celestial horizon.
The celestial horizon divides the visible sky from the unseen half.
Lexikalt Träd
horizontal
horizon
