英语释义
1. the apparent descent of the sun below the horizon also the accompanying atmospheric effects
2. the time when the upper limb of the sun disappears below the horizon as a result of the diurnal rotation of the earth
3. a period of decline especially old age
4. stipulating the periodic review of government agencies and programs in order to continue their existence
sunset laws
5. to cause or allow (something, such as a law) to lapse, end, or be terminated
And yet, even though he was part of the coalition, Obama offered an amendment … that would have sunsetted the merit-based evaluation system for immigrants after five years.
— Jake Tapper In an effort to cut back on projects, Google decided to sunset Google Reader …
— Tristan Louis
6. to lapse or come to an end expire
laws that will sunset at the end of the year Since the credit will sunset at the end of 2016, its fate could rest in the hands of a new Congress and a new president—who might not necessarily see the value in reinstating the credit.
— Eric S. Peterson
7. the time when the sun goes below the horizon in the evening
8. the colors that are in the sky when the sun slowly goes below the horizon
9. the apparent passing of the sun below the horizon
10. the light and color of the passing of the sun below the horizon
11. the time at which the sun sets
12. having or being a provision stipulating the termination or repeal of something (as a law, grant, or insurance coverage) on a specified date
sunset laws requiring periodic review of programs to justify their continuance