shade

ʃeɪd

sheid

/ʃeɪd/

Definition och betydelse av "shade"på engelska

Shade

SUBSTANTIV

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

Exempel

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

The garden bench was placed in the shade for comfort.

nyans, ton

any variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions

Exempel

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

Hon valde noggrant den perfekta nyansen av blått för väggarna i sitt sovrum, i syfte att skapa en lugnande och fridfull atmosfär.

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

Konstnären använde olika nyanser av grönt för att fånga det yppiga lövet och de livfulla landskapen i sina målningar.

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

Dialect

American

Exempel

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

Exempel

He replaced the broken lamp shade with a new one.

Antique lamps often have decorative shades.

a slight difference in meaning, opinion, or feeling

Exempel

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

Exempel

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

Exempel

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

Exempel

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

Exempel

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

Exempel

Sunglasses shade the eyes from bright sunlight.

He shaded the seedlings to prevent them from burning.

skugga, schattera

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

Exempel

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

Hon skuggade noggrant äpplet i sin teckning, använde olika penntryck för att skapa djup och realism.

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

Konstläraren demonstrerade hur man skuggar en sfär, förklarade hur ljus och skugga samverkar för att skapa en tredimensionell effekt.

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

Exempel

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

Exempel

The chef shaded the seasoning to taste.

Her opinion shaded as she listened to more arguments.

Lexikalt Träd

shady

shade

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Definition och betydelse av "shade"på engelska

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