shade

US /ʃeɪd/
UK /ʃeɪd/
"shade" picture
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阴影, 阴凉处

a slight darkness caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun or a light source

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We sat in the shade of a large tree.
我们坐在大树的阴凉处。
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The blinds provide good shade from the sun.
百叶窗能很好地遮阳。
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shadowgloomdarknessdimnessobscurity
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色调, 深浅

a particular type of a color, or a small difference in a color

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The walls were painted in a pale blue shade.
墙壁被漆成淡蓝色的色调。
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There are many different shades of green in nature.
大自然中有许多不同色调的绿色。
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huetinttonegradationnuance
3.

窗帘, 灯罩, 遮阳篷

a device used to protect something from light or heat

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She pulled down the window shade to block the sun.
她拉下窗帘以遮挡阳光。
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The lamp has a beautiful fabric shade.
这盏灯有一个漂亮的布艺灯罩。
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blindcurtainscreencoverawning
1.

遮蔽, 遮挡

to cover or screen from direct light

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She shaded her eyes with her hand to see better.
她用手遮住眼睛，以便看得更清楚。
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The trees shade the house from the afternoon sun.
树木为房子遮挡午后的阳光。
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screensheltercoverblockobscure
2.

上色, 渐变

to represent or show slight differences in color or tone

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The artist carefully shaded the drawing to create depth.
艺术家仔细地为画作上色以创造深度。
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You can shade the colors from light to dark.
你可以将颜色从浅到深渐变。
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tintcolorhueblendgraduate
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shades of gray