Definition of haze

hazenoun

sương mù

/heɪz//heɪz/

The term "haze" stems from the Old English word "hæg" which means "boundary" or "enclosure." It is believed to have been derived from this root word due to the way haze can create a blurred boundary between different objects in the landscape. The word "haze" took on a different meaning in the 13th century, referring to a kind of smog that sometimes appeared over cities or when fires were burning in the distance. This sense of the word was influenced by the Old Norse term "haggr" (meaning "coal") and the Middle Dutch word "haghe" (meaning "smoke"). By the 15th century, the meaning of "haze" had evolved once more, now referring to the faint mist that often appears in the atmosphere, particularly in the early mornings or late evenings. This usage was likely influenced by the Old French term "haistur" (meaning "hovering cloud") and the Middle Dutch term "hazen" (meaning "to glow with heat"). Over time, the meaning of "haze" has continued to evolve as meteorologists and scientists have studied the causes and effects of atmospheric haze. Today, the term is used to refer to a range of complex atmospheric phenomena, including smog, dust storms, fog, and mist. In summary, the origin of the word "haze" can be traced back to its Old English root meaning "boundary" or "enclosure," but its modern meanings have developed through a combination of historical influences from Norse, Dutch, and French languages.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningmù, sương mù, khói mù, bụi mù
meaningsự mơ hồ, sự lờ mờ
meaningsự hoang mang, sự rối rắm (trong đầu óc)
type ngoại động từ
meaninglàm mù (trời...), phủ mờ
namespace

air that is difficult to see through because it contains very small drops of water, especially caused by hot weather

không khí khó nhìn xuyên qua vì chứa những giọt nước rất nhỏ, đặc biệt do thời tiết nóng

Example:
  • a heat haze

    sương mù nhiệt

  • In the evenings a blue haze hung in the valleys.

    Vào buổi tối, một làn sương mù màu xanh lơ lửng trên các thung lũng.

air containing something that makes it difficult to see through it

không khí chứa thứ gì đó khiến khó nhìn xuyên qua nó

Example:
  • a haze of smoke/dust/steam

    một làn khói/bụi/hơi nước

Extra examples:
  • Meetings are always conducted in a haze of cigarette smoke.

    Các cuộc họp luôn diễn ra trong khói thuốc lá.

  • The sun now had a faint golden haze around it.

    Mặt trời bây giờ đã có một đám mây vàng mờ nhạt xung quanh nó.

a mental state in which your thoughts, feelings, etc. are not clear

một trạng thái tinh thần trong đó suy nghĩ, cảm xúc của bạn, v.v. không rõ ràng

Example:
  • an alcoholic haze

    một làn khói cồn

  • a haze of pain

    một nỗi đau mờ mịt

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