Meaning
「Golden Hour」とは、主に写真撮影や映画撮影の分野で使われる言葉で、日の出直後や日没直前の時間帯を指します。この時間帯は、太陽が低く地平線近くに位置しているため、光が柔らかく、暖かみのある黄金色に見えることから「ゴールデンアワー」と呼ばれています。
Golden Hourの光は、被写体を美しく照らし、影を柔らかくするため、撮影に最適な時間とされています。写真愛好家やカメラマンは、この自然の美しい光を活用して、印象的な写真を撮るためにこの時間帯を狙います。
また、「Golden Hour」は医学の分野でも使われることがあります。この場合、事故や急病発生後の最初の1時間を指し、適切な治療を受けることで患者の生存率が高まる重要な時間帯として認識されています。
Example
I read that his lyrics describe the emotion you feel when you see something beautiful. He calls it the golden hour in his song.
We've got a trauma victim here, and he's entering the golden hour. He needs treatment stat.
These photos look amazing! Taking shots during golden hour must be a photographer's trick!
Quiz
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
