undern是什么意思

undern

undern (n.): an obsolete Old English and Middle English word for "morning;" in Old English originally "third hour of the day; 9 a.m." (corresponding to tierce). Hence underngeweorc, undernmete "breakfast." Common Germanic: Old Frisian unden, Old Saxon undorn, Middle Dutch onderen, Old High German untarn, Old Norse undorn; of uncertain origin. By extension, "period from 9 a.m. to noon;" but from 13c. shifting to "midday, noon" (as in undern-mete "lunch," 14c.); and by late 15c. to "late afternoon or early evening."

1. They found a labyrinth of tunnels under the ground.: 他們發(fā)現(xiàn)了一處迷宮似的地道。

2. All colour fades— especially under the impact of direct sunlight.: 所有顏色都會褪色——尤其是在陽光直射下。

4. Under the newspaper, atop a sheet of paper, lay an envelope.: 在報紙下面的一張紙上放著一個信封。

5. Several proposals are under consideration by the state assembly.: 有幾個提案州議會正在討論中。