shaded

• 指被遮挡而免受阳光直射的区域或物体，常暗示较凉爽或较暗的状态；也可指颜色较深、带有阴影或明暗变化的。

Describes an area or object that is protected from direct sunlight, often implying a cooler or darker condition.

1. Protected from direct lightA2formal

   Being in or providing shade; sheltered from direct sunlight.

   有阴影的

   • We sat in a shaded area of the garden.
   • The shaded path was cooler than the open road.
   • She chose a shaded spot under the tree for her picnic.

   同义词coveredshadowedshadyshelteredumbrageous

   反义词brightexposedsunlitsunny

2. Darkened or dimmedB1formal

   Having areas of darkness or reduced light, often for artistic effect.

   有阴影的

   • The artist used shaded lines to create depth in the drawing.
   • The room was shaded by heavy curtains.
   • The shaded part of the photograph added mystery.

   同义词darkeneddimmedgloomymurkyshadowedshady

   反义词brightilluminatedluminousradiant

• 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