shade

ʃeɪd

sheid

/ʃeɪd/

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „shade” în engleză

Shade

SUBSTANTIV

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

Exemple

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

The garden bench was placed in the shade for comfort.

tonalitate, nuanță

any variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions

Exemple

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

Ea a selectat cu grijă nuanța perfectă de albastru pentru pereții dormitorului său, urmărind o atmosferă liniștitoare și tranquilă.

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

Artistul a folosit diverse nuanțe de verde pentru a captura frunzișul luxuriant și peisajele vibrante din picturile sale.

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

Dialect

American

Exemple

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

Exemple

He replaced the broken lamp shade with a new one.

Antique lamps often have decorative shades.

a slight difference in meaning, opinion, or feeling

Exemple

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

Exemple

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

Exemple

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

Exemple

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

Exemple

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

Exemple

Sunglasses shade the eyes from bright sunlight.

He shaded the seedlings to prevent them from burning.

umbri, hașura

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

Exemple

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

Ea a umbrit cu grijă mărul în desenul ei, folosind diferite presiuni ale creionului pentru a crea adâncime și realism.

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

Profesorul de artă a demonstrat cum să umbriți o sferă, explicând cum lumina și umbra lucrează împreună pentru a crea un efect tridimensional.

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

Exemple

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

Exemple

The chef shaded the seasoning to taste.

Her opinion shaded as she listened to more arguments.

Arbore Lexical

shady

shade

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