“白天”常见的英文表达是 daytime 或 during the day,具体使用取决于语境和表达习惯:
1、 daytime(名词)
强调“白昼时段”这一整体概念,常用于正式或书面语境。
例句:
The temperature rises significantly during the daytime.(白天温度显著升高。)
Most animals are active in the daytime.(大多数动物在白天活动。)
2、 during the day(介词短语)
更侧重描述“在白昼时段内发生的动作或状态”,口语和书面语均适用。
例句:
I usually work during the day and rest at night.(我通常白天工作,晚上休息。)
She likes to read books during the day.(她喜欢在白天看书。)
其他相关表达:by day(强调“在白天的时间段内”,常用于对比):
By day, the city is bustling with activity; by night, it transforms into a peaceful oasis.(白天城市热闹非凡,夜晚则化作宁静的绿洲。)
daylight(名词,侧重“自然光线充足的时间段”):
We should finish the work before daylight fades.(我们应在天黑前完成工作。)
总结:若需强调时间段本身,用 daytime;
若需描述具体动作或状态,用 during the day 更自然;
根据语境灵活选择 by day 或 daylight 等表达。