shading

• 指在绘画中用于表现明暗和光影的色调渐变，也指颜色或层次之间细微的渐变。

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.

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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.

   明暗处理

   • 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.

   同义词hatchingshadowing

2. Subtle gradationC1formal

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

   渐变

   • 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.

   同义词gradationnuanceshadesubtletyvariation

• 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