plural shades
plural shades
Learner's definition of SHADE
1
[noncount] : an area of slight darkness that is produced when something blocks the light of the sun荫;背阴处;阴凉处 -
The buildings cast shade on the plaza.这些建筑在广场上投下一片阴影。
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The tree provided plenty of shade.这棵树提供了大片的树荫。
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These plants grow well in shade.这些植物在背阴处长得好。
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It was a hot sunny day, but luckily their seats for the game were in the shade.那天艳阳高照,不过幸运的是他们观看比赛的座位在阴凉处。
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We sat in the shade of a willow tree.我们坐在柳荫下。
2 [count]
a : something that is used to block strong light遮光物 4
[noncount] : a darkened area in a drawing, painting, etc.(绘画的)暗部,阴影部分 5
[count] : a particular type of a color that is lighter, darker, etc., than other types色度;深浅浓淡 —
usually + of -
different shades of brown深浅不一的褐色
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lipstick in several shades of red几种浓淡不同的口红
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a bright shade of blue亮蓝色
6
[count] : a particular form of something that is usually slightly different from other forms有细微差别的事物 7
[count] : a very small amount微量;少许 -
He saw shades [=traces] of himself in his son.他在儿子身上看到了一点自己的影子。
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He is just a shade [=a bit, a little] taller than his brother.他只比他弟弟高一点点。
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The shirt is a shade too large for me.这件衬衫对我来说有点太大了。
draw the shades on
— see 1draw
have it made in the shade
US, informal
: to have a very easy life or to be in a very good situation过上舒适生活;过得很安逸
put (someone or something) in the shade
chiefly British, informal
: to be much better than (someone or something)使逊色;使相形见绌
shades of
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used to say what or who you are reminded of when you look at or think about someone or something令人想起…的 2 shade /ˈʃeɪd/ verb
shades; shaded; shading
shades; shaded; shading
Learner's definition of SHADE
[+ object]
1
: to shelter (something) from strong light and especially from sunlight遮蔽(强光,尤其是太阳光) 2
: to make an area in a drawing, on a graph, etc., darker than other areas画阴影;把…涂暗 —
sometimes + in 3
US : to change (something, such as the truth) slightly in order to deceive people细微改动以掩盖事实
shade into
[phrasal verb] shade into (something)
: to slowly or gradually change into (something) or become the same as (something)渐渐变为…