shading

• Существительное, обозначающее градацию тонов, используемую в рисунке или живописи для передачи света и тени, или тонкую градацию между различными уровнями или оттенками.

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.

uncountable

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.

   Тушевка

   • 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.

   Synonymshatchingshadowing

2. Subtle gradationC1formal

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

   Нюанс

   • 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.

   Synonymsgradationnuanceshadesubtletyvariation

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по блокированию или фильтрации света, или для постепенного изменения или варьирования чего-либо, например цвета или мнения.

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.

   Затенять

   • 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.

   Synonymsblockcoverdimobscurescreenshadowsheltershield

   Antonymsexposeilluminatelighten

2. Darken or colorB1formal

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

   Затенять

   • 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.

   Synonymsblackencolordarkenobscureshadowtint

   Antonymsbrightenilluminatelightenwhiten

3. Insult subtlyB2informalamerican

   To make a subtle, indirect insult or criticism.

   Тонко оскорбить

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

   Synonymsbelittlecriticizedisparagedissinsultmockput downslightsnub

Phrasal variantsshade off