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penumbra

Prononciation : [pəˈnʌm.brə]

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Comment utiliser penumbra dans une phrase : 2 sens et 6 exemples audio.

Contexte : « science »

(noun) the area of partial shadow during an eclipse or when an object blocks light. Imagine you are outside and a tree casts a shadow. The light is still there, but in a softer way where it casts a shadow that isn’t completely dark.

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During the lunar eclipse, the moon passed through the penumbra, creating a soft shading effect.

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The sun was fully blocked, so there was no penumbra visible, only a complete shadow.

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Can you see the penumbra when an eclipse happens?

Contexte : « figurative language »

(noun) a shadowy or unclear area of a situation where things are not fully defined. It’s like when something is not completely clear, and you might feel unsure about it.

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The new policy leaves a penumbra of uncertainty about how it will affect employees.

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There was no penumbra of doubt about the decision; everyone was confident.

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Is there a penumbra of confusion around the rules in this game?

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Prononciation : [pəˈnʌm.brə]

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