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TOEFL BNC: 3205 COCA: 2984

shade

1 shade /ˈʃeɪd/ noun
plural shades
1 shade
/ˈʃeɪd/
noun
plural shades
Learner's definition of SHADE
[noncount] : an area of slight darkness that is produced when something blocks the light of the sun荫;背阴处;阴凉处
[count]
: something that is used to block strong light遮光物
: lampshade
US : window shade
shades [plural] informal : sunglasses
[noncount] : a darkened area in a drawing, painting, etc.(绘画的)暗部,阴影部分
[count] : a particular type of a color that is lighter, darker, etc., than other types色度;深浅浓淡usually + of
[count] : a particular form of something that is usually slightly different from other forms有细微差别的事物
[count] : a very small amount微量;少许

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

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

— shadeless

adjective
2 shade /ˈʃeɪd/ verb
shades; shaded; shading
2 shade
/ˈʃeɪd/
verb
shades; shaded; shading
Learner's definition of SHADE
[+ object]
: to shelter (something) from strong light and especially from sunlight遮蔽(强光,尤其是太阳光)
: to make an area in a drawing, on a graph, etc., darker than other areas画阴影;把…涂暗
sometimes + in
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…
TOEFL BNC: 3205 COCA: 2984

shade

1 of 2

noun

1
a
: comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
b
: relative obscurity or retirement
2
a
: shelter (as by foliage) from the heat and glare of sunlight
b
: a place sheltered from the sun
3
: an evanescent or unreal appearance
4
shades plural
a
: the shadows that gather as darkness comes on
5
a
: a disembodied spirit : ghost
b
used to signal the similarity between a previously encountered person or situation and one at hand
usually used in plural
shades of my childhood
6
: something that intercepts or shelters from light, sun, or heat: such as
a
: a device partially covering a lamp so as to reduce glare
b
: a flexible screen usually mounted on a roller for regulating the light or the view through a window
c
shades plural : sunglasses
7
a
: the reproduction of the effect of shade in painting or drawing
b
: a subdued or somber feature
8
a
: a color produced by a pigment or dye mixture having some black in it
b
: a color slightly different from the one under consideration
9
a
: a minute difference or variation : nuance
b
: a minute degree or quantity
10
: a facial expression of sadness or displeasure
shadeless adjective

shade

2 of 2

verb

shaded; shading

transitive verb

1
a
: to shelter or screen by intercepting radiated light or heat
b
: to cover with a shade
2
: to hide partly by or as if by a shadow
3
: to darken with or as if with a shadow
4
: to better or exceed by a shade
5
a
: to represent the effect of shade or shadow on
b
: to add shading to
c
: to color so that the shades pass gradually from one to another
6
: to change by gradual transition or qualification
7
: to reduce slightly
shade a price
8
: slant, bias

intransitive verb

1
: to pass by slight changes or imperceptible degrees
2
: to undergo or exhibit minute difference or variation
shader noun
Phrases
throw shade
US slang
: to express contempt or disrespect for someone publicly especially by subtle or indirect insults or criticisms
Christopher Oram's elegant set is a pillared palazzo; at cafe tables wasp-waisted women sip tiny cups of espresso and throw shade at their rivals from behind dark glasses … Sam Marlowe

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Noun The buildings cast shade on the plaza. The tree provided plenty of shade. These plants grow well in shade. It was a hot sunny day, but luckily their seats for the game were in the shade. We sat in the shade of a willow tree. He used his hand as a shade as he looked out into the bright sunlight. a lamp with a broken shade She pulled down the shades. She was wearing a cool pair of shades. Verb Several large trees shade the house. She shaded the drawing to give it depth. The shaded part of the graph represents the amount of sales. The article shaded the truth by revealing only one side of the story. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Indeed, the entire west (home) stands — and some of the field — were in the shade Saturday afternoon as the 5 o’clock hour approached. San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Over the weekend, Livermore brunch spot Monica’s stopped seating diners at any outdoor tables that weren’t in the shade and closed an hour early at a loss of about $2,000 to $3,000. Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Sep. 2022 During summer some parts of the trails can reach temperatures of up to 120 degrees in the shade. Angela Cordoba Perez, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2022 Mac McKechnie, Lilly May, Phia Ruiz and Isa Wilde sat in the shade at Powell Park last Wednesday, decompressing from their first day of classes at Cleveland High. oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 For consumers, and workers, a more sensible solution would be to simply stay in the shade. Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2022 Research ecologist Seth Arens was hidden in the bushes, shouting out the scientific names of plants to an assistant who sat in the shade of a young cottonwood tree with a pen and clipboard. Zak Podmore, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Aug. 2022 All grow best in full sun; clematis prefer to have their flowers in sun and their roots in shade. Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 Outside the store in the courtyard, the table and chairs remained where the victims had been seated in the shade of several trees just before the gunfire. Jessica Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2022
Verb
Stocking up on trees at Marders or Whitmores plant nursery to shade your Hamptons manse can cost a small fortune. Emma Allen, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 While most modern-day makeup mavens might stop short of being buried with their favorite lippies (as well-to-do Sumerians once did), many have a go-to shade that’s earned a permanent place in their cosmetics kits. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 July 2022 Justin Thomas appeared to shade LIV Golf competitors Talor Gooch and Patrick Reed on Monday with remarks about the JP McManus Pro-Am feeling close to a Ryder Cup. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 4 July 2022 With over 7,100 islands and every skin tone under the Pacific sun from fair, to tan, to deep, the Philippines is the ideal place to shade test. ELLE, 17 May 2022 Audi’s most advanced lighting can help shade out light in the car in front of you and even extend light into the next lane during a lane change. Michael A. Clinton, Car and Driver, 16 July 2022 However, Democratic advocacy for voting rights and against ballot suppression can shade into what might sound like a liberal form of election denialism. David Montgomery, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2022 With its 3-inch wide brim, this bucket hat is perfectly set to shade your face from the sun. Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2022 The key to keeping your AC running in Texas during the summer is not to shade it under an umbrella. Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 21 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English sceadu; akin to Old High German scato shadow, Greek skotos darkness

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of shade was before the 12th century
TOEFL BNC: 3205 COCA: 2984
shade

noun¹

1area out of the sunlight遮蔽陽光之處ADJECTIVE | ... OF SHADE | VERB + SHADE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEcool陰涼處deep陰暗處welcome舒適的陰涼處dappled斑駁的樹蔭afternoon午後的陰涼處partial部份遮陰處leafy樹蔭in the leafy shade of a fig tree無花果樹的樹蔭裏... OF SHADEpatch一塊陰涼處I searched for a patch of shade to rest in.我想找一塊兒陰涼處休息。VERB + SHADEgive (sb), offer (sb), provide (sb with)給予(某人)陰涼;(為某人)提供遮陰處PREPOSITIONin (the) shade在陰涼處a plant that grows well in shade喜陰植物I was sitting in the shade.我正坐在陰涼處。into the shade到樹蔭中Let's move into the shade.咱們到樹蔭裏去吧。under the shade of在⋯陰涼裏They were sitting under the shade of an umbrella.他們正坐在遮陽傘下享受陰涼。shade for為⋯遮陰the need to ensure adequate shade for coffee plants確保咖啡樹有足夠遮陰的必要性shade from遮住⋯的陰涼The huge trees offered shade from the sun.這些大樹遮住了太陽,帶來了陰涼。PHRASESlight and shade光亮和陰影
shade

noun²

2type of colour色調ADJECTIVE | VERB + SHADE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEdelicate, light, muted, pale, pastel, soft, subtle柔和的色度;淺色調;淡色調;輕淡的色彩The rooms were decorated in delicate pastel shades.這些房間裝飾基調柔和淡雅。dark, deep, rich, strong深色;濃色His face turned an even deeper shade of red.他的臉更紅了。bright, brilliant, vivid明亮的色澤;鮮豔的色彩attractive, beautiful, lovely, nice迷人的/美麗的/可愛的/漂亮的色彩startling, stunning極為鮮亮的/炫目的色彩a room painted in startling shades of pink and orange四壁以炫目的粉紅和橙黃色粉刷的房間natural, neutral, warm自然色調;中性色調;暖色調Towels in warm shades can soften the room.暖色調的毛巾會令房間變得柔和。various不同色調various shades of green各種綠色VERB + SHADEbe available in, come in有⋯顏色This wool is available in ten stunning shades.這種毛線有 10 種炫目的顏色。PREPOSITIONin a shade以⋯的色彩The ocean glistened in shades of blue and emerald.大海閃耀着藍色和翠綠色的光。shade for用於⋯的色調our new range of shades for lips and eyes我們新色系的唇膏和眼影shade of⋯色He threw out his old suits, all in various shades of brown.他把那些褐色的舊西服都扔掉了。a word with various shades of meaning (figurative) 一個有多層含義的單詞PHRASESshades of opinion (figurative, especially BrE) 各種有細微差別的意見
shade

noun³

3 (NAmE) on a window窗戶 see also blind ADJECTIVE | VERB + SHADE ADJECTIVEwindow窗簾roller捲簾VERB + SHADEclose, draw, lower拉下窗簾;拉低窗簾pull拉窗簾His room was dark, the shades pulled to block out the sun.他的房間很暗,窗簾拉下來遮住了陽光。open打開窗簾
shade

verb

ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBcompletely完全遮住deeply用濃烈的色調塗色lightly, partially少許/部份遮住This plant prefers a lightly shaded position.這種植物適宜放在略微陰涼的地方。PREPOSITIONagainst遮住She shaded her eyes against the fierce sun.她遮住眼睛,阻擋刺目陽光的照射。from遮擋住We were completely shaded from the sun by the trees.這些樹為我們嚴嚴實實地遮住了陽光。with用⋯遮陽a square shaded with trees綠樹成蔭的廣場

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