ray

//reɪ//

Nouns
B1

Translation

ray

Definition

A ray is a narrow line of light, heat, or other energy that appears to come from a single point. It is often used to describe beams of sunlight, laser light, or the lines of light that become visible when they shine through gaps or particles in the air. This term is common in everyday descriptions of light and in scientific contexts, such as discussing X-rays or ultraviolet rays.

Example

  • A single ray of sunlight broke through the clouds and lit up the field.

    Bulutların arasından tek bir güneş ışını sızdı ve tarlayı aydınlattı.

  • The laser pointer emits a thin, bright red ray.

    Lazer işaretleyici ince, parlak kırmızı bir ışın yayar.

  • We could see rays of light filtering through the leaves of the old oak tree.

    Yaşlı meşe ağacının yapraklarından süzülen ışık huzmelerini görebiliyorduk.

  • The diver saw a beautiful ray of sunlight penetrating the deep blue water.

    Dalıcı, derin mavi suya nüfuz eden güzel bir güneş ışını gördü.

  • In the dusty room, every ray from the window was clearly visible.

    Tozlu odada, pencereden gelen her bir ışık huzmesi açıkça görülebiliyordu.

  • The artist captured the golden rays of the setting sun in her painting.

    Sanatçı, tablosunda batmakta olan güneşin altın renkli ışınlarını yakaladı.

  • Ultraviolet rays from the sun can be harmful to your skin.

    Güneşten gelen ultraviyole ışınları cildinize zararlı olabilir.

  • The cat sat in the warm ray of sunshine coming through the window.

    Kedi, pencereden gelen sıcak güneş ışığı huzmesinin içinde oturdu.

  • The science teacher used a prism to split a white light ray into a spectrum of colors.

    Fen bilgisi öğretmeni, beyaz bir ışık huzmesini renk spektrumuna ayırmak için bir prizma kullandı.

  • A faint ray of moonlight illuminated the path through the dark forest.

    Sönük bir ay ışığı huzmesi, karanlık ormandaki yolu aydınlattı.

Synonyms

beam
shaft
streak

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