night combat; work overtime at night
Meanings
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to fight at night; night combat
Originally a military term referring to conducting military operations during nighttime.
This unit is good at fighting at night.
Prepare for night combat tonight; everyone check your equipment.
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This night battle in history achieved a decisive victory.
verb
to work overtime at night; to burn the midnight oil
neutralExtended metaphorical use referring to working late into the night to meet a deadline, often implying dedication or urgency. Commonly used in the phrase 挑灯夜战 (working late by lamplight).
To meet the construction deadline, the workers burned the midnight oil.
Everyone has been working overtime at night these past few days to finish the project early.
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Programmers often need to pull all-nighters to rush projects.
Staying up all night to cram before an exam is bad for your health.