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evening; late; approaching end
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
evening; dusk
Refers to the time of day when the sun is setting, typically in the late afternoon to early night.
Dusk gradually enveloped the entire city.
We walked home in the dusk.
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The distant mountains became blurry in the dusk.
This poem describes the beauty of rural dusk.
As dusk fell all around, the birds returned to their nests.
adjective
late; approaching the end
Describes something that is approaching its end or in the later stages of a period.
In late spring, most of the flowers in the garden have already withered.
He realized his dream only in his old age.
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In the cold of late winter, people are all looking forward to the arrival of spring.
This company is in its declining years and facing many challenges.
Memories from old age are often more precious.
proper noun
surname Mu
Used as a Chinese family name.
Mr. Mu is a history teacher at our school.
May I ask your surname? My surname is Mu.
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The Mu family has been long-time residents of this town.
The surname Mu is not very common in China.
Mu Xue was my classmate in college.