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aurora

/ɔːˈɹɔː.ɹə/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

空に現れる自然の光のショーで、特に北極や南極の近くで見られ、緑やピンクなど様々な色をしている

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

“オーロラを見たことがありますか?本当に素晴らしいですよ。”

“オーロラを見るためにノルウェーへの旅行を計画しています。”

▶Full Definition

An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.

Related Words

Word Family:
auroralaurorae