Meaning of aurora borealis | Babel Free
əˌɹɔːɹ.ə ˈbɔːɹ.i.æl.ɪsDefinitions
The aurora of the northern hemisphere.
Equivalents
Examples
“Superintendent Chalmers: Yes, I should be—Good Lord what is happening in there!? Principal Skinner: Aurora borealis. Superintendent Chalmers: Uh—Aurora borealis, at this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the country, localised entirely within your kitchen? Principal Skinner: Yes. Superintendent Chalmers: May I see it? Principal Skinner: No.”
“A common and beautiful side-effect of high solar activity is the Aurora Borealis - the northern lights that dance across Arctic skies.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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