shade

名詞

UK/ʃeɪd/
US/ʃeɪd/

定義 shade 名詞

darkness(陰暗)

  1. B1Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    slight darkness caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun

    陰影;陰暗處

    • The sun was scorching, and there wasn't a single tree to provide us with shade.

      太陽炙熱,沒有一棵樹能為我們提供陰涼。

    • The children were playing in the shadow cast by a large sun umbrella.

      孩子們在一把大遮陽傘投下的陰影下玩耍。

    • We had a picnic in the shade of the trees.

      我們在樹蔭下野餐。

covering(遮蓋)

  1. C2Countable(可數名詞)

    a covering that is put over an electric light in order to make it less bright

    燈罩

    • These lamps all come with matching frosted glass shades.

      這些燈都配有相配的磨砂玻璃燈罩。

    • She chose a chandelier with decorative shades.

      她選擇了一個帶有裝飾燈罩的吊燈。

    • Please change to a softer shade, so the light isn't so harsh.

      請換一個柔和的燈罩,這樣光線就不會那麼刺眼。

art(藝術)

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)art(藝術)specialized(專業)

    the parts of a picture or painting that the artist has made slightly darker than the other parts

    (繪畫中的)陰影部分,暗部

    • The artist used shade to create depth and dimension.

      藝術家利用陰影來創造深度和立體感。

    • The shadows in this painting are handled exceptionally well.

      這幅畫中的陰影處理得非常好。

    • He used different shades to depict the contrast of light and shadow.

      他使用了不同的陰影來描繪光與影的對比。

window(窗戶)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    a piece of material fixed onto a wooden or metal roller that can be pulled down to cover a window

    捲簾

color(顏色)

  1. B2Countable(可數名詞)

    a type or degree of a colour

    色調;色度

    • This wall was painted a light shade of blue.

      這面牆被漆成淺藍色調。

    • This line of lipsticks comes in a variety of shades of red.

      這款口紅有各種不同的紅色調。

    • She was choosing the right paint shade for her new house.

      她正在為新房子選擇合適的油漆色調。

variation(變化)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    something that is slightly different from other, similar things

    種類;差別

    • They are attempting to accommodate all shades of opinion.

      他們正試圖容納各種不同的意見。

    • There are many shades to this issue.

      這個問題有許多不同的層面。

    • His interpretation of the subject has many subtle shades.

      他對這個主題的詮釋有許多細微的差別。

片語 shade 名詞

  • shades

    A term for sunglasses.

    太陽眼鏡;墨鏡

    He always wears his shades at the beach.

    他總是在海灘上戴著太陽眼鏡。

  • a shade

    To a small degree; slightly.

    稍微

    The color of this dress is a shade darker than I expected.

    這件連衣裙的顏色比我預期的稍微深一點。

  • shades of something/someone

    Used to indicate that someone or something reminds you of a similar person or thing from the past.

    有…的影子(让人想起…)

    Her indomitable spirit has shades of Joan of Arc.

    她堅韌不拔的精神讓人想起聖女貞德。

動詞

UK/ʃeɪd/
US/ʃeɪd/

定義 shade 動詞

block(阻擋)

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    to prevent direct light from shining on something

    為…遮蔽光線

    • I used my hand to shade my eyes from the bright sun.

      我用手遮擋陽光,保護眼睛。

    • The balcony was shaded by the vines, providing a cool retreat.

      陽台被藤蔓遮擋,提供了一個涼爽的避暑之地。

    • We shaded ourselves from the sun with a large umbrella.

      我們用一把大傘遮擋陽光。

transition(轉變)

  1. Intransitive(不及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)

    to gradually change or become

    逐漸變化;漸變

    • The sky shaded from orange to deep purple as the sun set.

      隨著太陽下山,天空從橙色逐漸變成深紫色。

    • His political views shaded into a more conservative stance over time.

      他的政治觀點隨著時間逐漸轉向更保守的立場。

    • Their relationship shaded off over time.

      他們的關係隨著時間逐漸淡化。

成語

  • light and shade

    The different aspects or qualities that make up the character of a person or the nature of something.

    多樣性,复雜面向

    The novel's characters are so nuanced, showing the light and shade of human nature.

    小說中的角色非常細膩,展現了人性的光明與陰暗。

  • shades of grey

    The term refers to situations where the distinction between right and wrong is unclear or not easily defined.

    模棱兩可,黑白不分

    In complex business negotiations, the lines of morality are often not clear-cut but exist in shades of grey.

    在複雜的商業談判中,道德界線往往不是非黑即白,而是存在灰色地帶。

  • put/leave someone in the shade

    to make someone or something seem insignificant or inferior by comparison due to superior qualities or achievements.

    使相形見絀;使黯然失色,顯得不重要。

    Although I was pleased with my presentation, her speech put mine in the shade.

    雖然我對自己的演講感到滿意,但她的演講讓我的相形見絀。

  • throw shade

    To publicly criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect.

    批評、出言不道德

    This isn't the first time the actress has publicly thrown shade at her ex-husband.

    這不是這位女演員第一次公開批評她的前夫。

片語動詞 shade

  • shade something in

    to darken a specific area within a picture

    加深(圖畫的)顏色

    In the painting, he decided to shade in the shadowed areas of the trunk to give it a more three-dimensional look.

    在這幅畫中,他決定加深樹幹陰影的部分,使其看起來更有立體感。