darkening

• 指正在变暗或变得更暗的，多用于颜色或光线；也可引申为心情、气氛变得阴沉、忧郁或带有威胁感。

Describes something that is becoming dark or darker in color, or figuratively, becoming gloomy or threatening.

1. Becoming dark or darkerB2formal

   Describing something that is gradually losing light or becoming darker, often due to fading daylight or cloud cover.

   变暗的

   • The darkening sky signaled the approach of a storm.
   • They walked through the darkening forest as evening fell.
   • The darkening clouds blocked out the sun completely.

   同义词blackeningcloudingfadingshadowing

   反义词clearingilluminatinglightening

• 名词，指颜色或色调变暗的过程或动作。

A noun referring to the process or act of becoming darker in color or shade.

不可数

1. B2formal

   The act or process of becoming darker in color or shade.

   变暗

   • The darkening of the sky signaled an approaching storm.
   • The darkening of the wood over time is a natural process.
   • The artist used layers of paint to create a gradual darkening effect.

   同义词blackeningdeepeningduskinessshadingshadowing

   反义词lightening

• 使变暗或变得更暗的动词，可指颜色、光线、色调变深或心情、气氛变得阴沉。

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming dark or darker in color, shade, or mood.

1. Make or become darkB1formal

   To make something darker in color or brightness, or to become darker.

   使变暗

   • The clouds darkened the sky before the storm.
   • She darkened the room by closing the curtains.
   • His face darkened with anger.

   同义词blackenclouddeependimduskgloomobscureovershadowshade

   反义词brightenilluminatelightenwhiten

2. Become gloomy or sadB2formal

   To become less happy or more serious in mood or expression.

   变得忧郁

   • His mood darkened after hearing the bad news.
   • The atmosphere in the room darkened as the argument continued.
   • Her eyes darkened with suspicion.

   同义词cloudgloomsaddenshadow

   反义词brightencheerlighten