half-moon

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A clear sky, on the other hand, might make even a half-moon have some effect.
如果是晴朗的填空，在另一方面，半月也可以有一些作用。
As a half-moon crept up the sky, they staked their horses out in the village commons and supped on salted mutton, dried apples, and hard cheese.
当半个月亮缓缓爬上天空的时候，他们把马都拴到了村里的空地上，用腌羊肉，干苹果和硬奶酪充当晚饭。
Klaette finally contented sleep, the cat lying on his side, looking out of the half-moon thoughts.
科莱特终于心满意足地睡了，猫咪趴在他旁边，看着窗外的半个月亮想心事。
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(something shaped like) the moon when only half of the surface facing the earth is lit by light from the sun