shade

ʃeɪd

sheid

/ʃeɪd/

Definition und Bedeutung von „shade“ im Englischen

Shade

SUBSTANTIV

an area that becomes darker and cooler because sunlight is blocked by an object

Beispiele

They sat under the shade of a large oak tree to escape the heat.

The garden bench was placed in the shade for comfort.

Farbton

any variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions

Beispiele

She carefully selected the perfect shade of blue for the walls of her bedroom, aiming for a calming and tranquil atmosphere.

Sie wählte sorgfältig den perfekten Farbton von Blau für die Wände ihres Schlafzimmers aus, um eine beruhigende und friedliche Atmosphäre zu schaffen.

The artist used various shades of green to capture the lush foliage and vibrant landscapes in their paintings.

Der Künstler verwendete verschiedene Schattierungen von Grün, um das üppige Laub und die lebendigen Landschaften in seinen Gemälden einzufangen.

a covering or blind used to block or reduce sunlight, typically on windows

Dialect

American

Beispiele

She pulled down the shade to keep the room cool.

Venetian shades allowed sunlight to filter gently into the office.

a cover for a lamp designed to screen the bulb and diffuse the light

Beispiele

He replaced the broken lamp shade with a new one.

Antique lamps often have decorative shades.

a slight difference in meaning, opinion, or feeling

Beispiele

There is a shade of doubt in her explanation.

The debate highlighted every shade of opinion on the matter.

the depiction of shadow or darkness in an artwork to create depth or contrast

Beispiele

The painter added shades to the hills to give a sense of depth.

Pencil shading creates realistic shades on paper.

a lingering mental image or memory of a haunting experience, often ghostlike or unsettling

Beispiele

He carried the shade of that tragic night in his memory.

The old house seemed haunted by a shade of the past.

a state or position of lesser importance compared with someone or something else

Beispiele

The new manager worked in the shade of the CEO.

His talents were in the shade compared to his older brother's.

to shade

VERB

to cast a shadow over something, reducing the light that reaches it

Beispiele

The tree shades the patio from the afternoon sun.

Tall buildings shade the street most of the day.

to protect or screen something from light, heat, or view

Beispiele

Sunglasses shade the eyes from bright sunlight.

He shaded the seedlings to prevent them from burning.

schattieren, abschattieren

to darken part of a picture or drawing using pencils, etc.

Beispiele

She carefully shaded the apple in her drawing, using different pencil pressures to create depth and realism.

Sie schattierte den Apfel in ihrer Zeichnung sorgfältig, indem sie unterschiedliche Druckstärken des Stifts verwendete, um Tiefe und Realismus zu erzeugen.

The art teacher demonstrated how to shade a sphere, explaining how light and shadow work together to create a three-dimensional effect.

Der Kunstlehrer zeigte, wie man eine Kugel schattiert, und erklärte, wie Licht und Schatten zusammenwirken, um einen dreidimensionalen Effekt zu erzeugen.

to transition gradually from one quality, such as color or tone, to another

Beispiele

The sunset shaded from orange to deep purple.

The wall paint shades slightly depending on the light.

to vary or alter slightly in degree or meaning

Beispiele

The chef shaded the seasoning to taste.

Her opinion shaded as she listened to more arguments.

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