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Shade
01
ombra
an area that becomes darker and cooler because sunlight is blocked by an object
Esempi
The hikers rested in the shade of a cliff.
02
tonalità
any variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions
Esempi
She carefully selected the perfect shade of blue for the walls of her bedroom, aiming for a calming and tranquil atmosphere.
Lei ha selezionato attentamente la sfumatura perfetta di blu per le pareti della sua camera da letto, mirando a un'atmosfera calmante e tranquilla.
03
a covering or blind used to block or reduce sunlight, typically on windows
Dialect
American
American
Esempi
The café installed new shades to protect diners from glare.
04
a cover for a lamp designed to screen the bulb and diffuse the light
Esempi
The table lamp had a silk shade that diffused the glow beautifully.
05
ombra
a slight difference in meaning, opinion, or feeling
Esempi
Political positions often involve small shades of agreement or disagreement.
06
the depiction of shadow or darkness in an artwork to create depth or contrast
Esempi
The artist studied the shade of the tree cast on the ground.
07
a lingering mental image or memory of a haunting experience, often ghostlike or unsettling
Esempi
She felt a shade of unease as she walked down the empty street.
08
a state or position of lesser importance compared with someone or something else
Esempi
The actor lived long in the shade before achieving fame.
to shade
01
to cast a shadow over something, reducing the light that reaches it
Esempi
Hills shade the valley at sunset.
02
to protect or screen something from light, heat, or view
Esempi
The gardener shaded delicate plants with a cloth.
03
riparare dal sole
to darken part of a picture or drawing using pencils, etc.
Esempi
After outlining the tree, she began to shade the leaves, giving them a sense of volume and form.
Dopo aver delineato l'albero, ha iniziato a ombreggiare le foglie, dando loro un senso di volume e forma.
04
to transition gradually from one quality, such as color or tone, to another
Esempi
The photograph shaded the landscape with a warm tint.
05
to vary or alter slightly in degree or meaning
Esempi
His handwriting shaded slightly depending on his mood.
Albero Lessicale
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