shade

• 指因遮挡直射阳光而形成的相对阴暗凉爽的区域，也指颜色的某种色调或深浅程度。

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.

   阴凉处

   • 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.

   同义词coolnesscovershadinessshadowshelterumbra

   反义词lightsunlight

2. Variant of colorA2formal

   A particular type or degree of a color.

   色调

   • 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.

   同义词castcolorgradationhuetingetinttone

3. B1informal

   A very small amount or degree of something.

   一点点

   • 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.

   同义词bitdashhintsuggestiontingetouchtrace

4. Lamp coverA2formal

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

   灯罩

   • 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.

   同义词coverdiffuserglobelamp shadelampshade

• 动词，指遮挡或过滤光线，也指逐渐改变或使某事物产生细微差异，如颜色或观点。

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.

   遮光

   • 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.

   同义词blockcoverdimobscurescreenshadowsheltershield

   反义词exposeilluminatelighten

2. Darken or colorB1formal

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

   给…上阴影

   • 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.

   同义词blackencolordarkenobscureshadowtint

   反义词brightenilluminatelightenwhiten

3. Insult subtlyB2informalamerican

   To make a subtle, indirect insult or criticism.

   暗讽

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

   同义词belittlecriticizedisparagedissinsultmockput downslightsnub

短语动词变体shade off