solstice

名词 solstice:

1. either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator

1. The period of the winter solstice, about December22.
   冬至冬季的至点，大约在12月22日
2. A fabled bird, identified with the kingfisher, that was supposed to have had the power to calm the wind and the waves while it nested on the sea during the winter solstice.
   神翠鸟一种神话中的鸟，人们认为它即是翡翠鸟，据说当它在冬至期间在海上筑巢时，具有平息风浪的力量
3. The summer solstice, about June21.
   夏至夏季的至点，大约为6月21日