shading

• اسم يشير إلى تدرج الألوان أو الظلال المستخدم في الرسم أو التصوير لنقل الضوء والظل، أو إلى فرق دقيق بين مستويات أو درجات مختلفة.

A noun referring to graded markings used in drawing or painting to indicate light and shadow, or a subtle gradation between different levels or tones.

غير معدود

1. Graded markings in artB2formalart

   The use of graded markings to indicate areas of light and shadow in a drawing or painting, creating depth and form.

   تظليل

   • The artist used cross-hatching for the shading in the portrait.
   • Proper shading can make a flat drawing look three-dimensional.
   • She spent hours perfecting the shading on the sphere.

   المرادفاتhatchingshadowing

2. Subtle gradationC1formal

   A gradual change or variation involving small or barely perceptible differences between levels or grades.

   تدرّج لوني خفيف

   • There is a subtle shading of meaning between the two words.
   • The shading of colors in the sunset was breathtaking.
   • The policy shows a shading of opinion between the two parties.

   المرادفاتgradationnuanceshadesubtletyvariation

• فعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى حجب الضوء أو ترشيحه، أو إلى التدرّج والتغيير التدريجي في شيء كاللون أو الرأي.

A verb used to indicate the act of blocking or filtering light, or to gradually change or vary something, such as color or opinion.

1. Block lightA2formal

   To protect from direct sunlight or bright light by creating a shadow.

   يُظَلِّل

   • She shaded her eyes with her hand to see better.
   • The trees shade the house from the afternoon sun.
   • He used an umbrella to shade himself from the rain.

   المرادفاتblockcoverdimobscurescreenshadowsheltershield

   الأضدادexposeilluminatelighten

2. Darken or colorB1formal

   To make an area darker, especially in a drawing or picture.

   تظليل

   • The artist shaded the edges of the portrait to add depth.
   • She carefully shaded the sky in her landscape painting.
   • He shaded the area under the tree to show shadow.

   المرادفاتblackencolordarkenobscureshadowtint

   الأضدادbrightenilluminatelightenwhiten

3. Insult subtlyB2informalamerican

   To make a subtle, indirect insult or criticism.

   الإهانة المبطّنة

   • She shaded her rival during the interview.
   • He shaded his coworker by mentioning their mistakes.
   • The comedian shaded the politician in his routine.

   المرادفاتbelittlecriticizedisparagedissinsultmockput downslightsnub

الصيغ المركّبةshade off