shade

• Substantiv, das einen Bereich relativer Dunkelheit und Kühle bezeichnet, der durch die Blockierung direkten Sonnenlichts entsteht, oder eine bestimmte Farbnuance.

A noun referring to an area of relative darkness and coolness caused by the blocking of direct sunlight, or a particular variety of a color.

1. Area of darknessA1formal

   A place where sunlight is blocked, creating a darker and cooler area.

   Schatten

   • We sat in the shade of a large oak tree.
   • The cat was sleeping in the shade of the porch.
   • It's too hot to stay in the sun; let's find some shade.

   Synonymecoolnesscovershadinessshadowshelterumbra

   Antonymelightsunlight

2. Variant of colorA2formal

   A particular type or degree of a color.

   Farbton

   • She painted the room a soft shade of blue.
   • The artist used many shades of green in the landscape.
   • This lipstick comes in several different shades.

   Synonymecastcolorgradationhuetingetinttone

3. B1informal

   A very small amount or degree of something.

   Spur

   • There was a shade of doubt in his voice.
   • She is a shade taller than her sister.
   • I felt a shade of disappointment when I heard the news.

   Synonymebitdashhintsuggestiontingetouchtrace

4. Lamp coverA2formal

   A cover for a lamp that directs or softens the light.

   Lampenschirm

   • The lamp shade was made of silk.
   • He replaced the broken shade on the floor lamp.
   • The shade cast a warm glow across the room.

   Synonymecoverdiffuserglobelamp shadelampshade

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, Licht zu blockieren oder zu filtern, oder um etwas allmählich zu verändern bzw. abzustufen, z. B. eine Farbe oder eine Meinung.

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.

   Beschatten

   • 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.

   Synonymeblockcoverdimobscurescreenshadowsheltershield

   Antonymeexposeilluminatelighten

2. Darken or colorB1formal

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

   Schattieren

   • 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.

   Synonymeblackencolordarkenobscureshadowtint

   Antonymebrightenilluminatelightenwhiten

3. Insult subtlyB2informalamerican

   To make a subtle, indirect insult or criticism.

   Beiläufig beleidigen

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

   Synonymebelittlecriticizedisparagedissinsultmockput downslightsnub

Phrasal-Variantenshade off