dim

US /dɪm/
UK /dɪm/
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1.

暗淡的, 模糊的

not shining brightly or clearly

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The light in the room was very dim.
房间里的光线很暗。
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His eyesight has grown dim with age.
他的视力随着年龄增长而变得模糊。
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brightclear
2.

渺茫的, 暗淡的

(of a prospect or hope) not good or favorable

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The future looks dim for the struggling company.
这家苦苦挣扎的公司的前景看起来很渺茫。
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Hopes for a quick resolution were dim.
迅速解决的希望很渺茫。
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bleakgloomyunfavorableunpromisingpoor
3.

眼花, 迟钝

(of a person or their eyes) having poor eyesight

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My grandmother is getting a bit dim now, she can barely read.
我奶奶现在有点眼花，她几乎看不清字了。
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He's not just old, he's also a bit dim in his understanding.
他不仅老了，理解力也有些迟钝。
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faintobscureunclearpoor-sighteddullstupidslow-witted
1.

调暗, 变暗

make or become less bright or clear

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Please dim the lights, it's too bright in here.
请把灯调暗，这里太亮了。
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The streetlights began to dim as dawn approached.
随着黎明临近，路灯开始变暗。
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darkenfadelessenreducesoftensubduelowerdullobscurecloud
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dim sum