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dimmer

/dɪm/

Перевод: Описывает что-то, лишённое яркости или чёткости; также может относиться к человеку, который не очень умён., Устройство, обычно реостат, используемое для изменения тока через электрическую лампу с целью регулировки уровня освещения.

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adjective

dimA2formalcommon/dɪm/

Describes something that lacks brightness or clarity; can also refer to a person who is not very intelligent.

  • 🇷🇺Описывает что-то, лишённое яркости или чёткости; также может относиться к человеку, который не очень умён.
  1. Lacking brightness A2 formal

    Not bright or clear; having or giving little light.

    • The room was dim, lit only by a single candle.
    • The dim streetlights made it hard to see the path.
    • Her eyes adjusted to the dim light of the cave.

    🇷🇺Тусклый

    Синонимы: dullduskyfaintgloomymurkyobscurepaleshadowyweak

    Антонимы: brightbrilliantclearglowinglightluminousradiantshiningvivid

  2. Not clear or distinct B1 formal

    Difficult to see, hear, or understand; vague.

    • I have only a dim memory of that event.
    • The details of the contract are dim in my mind.
    • Through the fog, the outline of the ship was dim.

    🇷🇺Смутный

    Синонимы: blurredfainthazyindistinctmuzzyobscureshadowyunclearvague

    Антонимы: brightcleardistinctlucidsharpvivid

  3. Lacking intelligence B1 informal

    Informal term for someone who is not very smart or slow to understand.

    • He's a bit dim when it comes to math.
    • Don't be so dim; the answer is obvious.
    • She felt dim for not understanding the joke.

    🇷🇺Туповатый

    Синонимы: brainlessdensedullobtusesimpleslowstupidthickunintelligent

    Антонимы: brightcleverintelligentsharpsmart

  • dimmer comparative form
  • dimmest superlative form

noun

B2formalcommon/ˈdɪm.ər/

A device, typically a rheostat, used to vary the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination.

  • 🇷🇺Устройство, обычно реостат, используемое для изменения тока через электрическую лампу с целью регулировки уровня освещения.
  1. Light control device B2 formal

    A device, typically a rheostat or electronic circuit, used to vary the brightness of an electric light by adjusting the current flowing through it.

    • He installed a dimmer in the living room to create a cozy atmosphere.
    • The dimmer allows you to adjust the light level from bright to very low.
    • She turned the dimmer down for a more romantic dinner setting.

    🇷🇺Регулятор освещения

    Синонимы: rheostat

  • dimmers plural form
  • dimmers' possessive plural form
  • dimmer's possessive singular form