Half-moon
01
半月, 上弦月
the moon when only half of its bright surface can be seen from the earth
例子
During the evening sky, a captivating half-moon hung just above the horizon.
在傍晚的天空中，一轮迷人的半月悬挂在地平线上方。
Astronomers pointed their telescopes at the half-moon to study its cratered surface.
天文学家将望远镜对准半月，以研究其坑坑洼洼的表面。
02
半月, 弦月
the time when only half of the moon's lit side is seen from the earth
例子
Beachgoers enjoyed moonlit walks on the sand during the half-moon.
海滩游客在半月期间享受了月光下的沙滩漫步。
Folklore stories often connected mysterious happenings to the time of the half-moon.
民间故事常常将神秘事件与半月时期联系起来。
03
the crescent-shaped pale area at the base of a human fingernail, also called the lunula
例子
The doctor examined the patient 's half-moons for signs of health issues.
Nail polish covered the half-moon completely.
