dim
例子
The dim hallway was illuminated only by a flickering candle.
昏暗的走廊只被一支闪烁的蜡烛照亮。
The room grew dim as the sun set behind the horizon.
当太阳落在地平线后面时，房间变得昏暗。
例子
His dim responses during the class indicated a struggle to grasp the fundamental principles of the subject.
他在课堂上迟钝的回答表明他在努力理解该主题的基本原理。
In the debate, he presented dim arguments that failed to address the nuanced aspects of the issue.
在辩论中，他提出了暗淡的论点，未能解决问题的细微差别。
例子
The dim outline of the mountains appeared through the fog.
山的模糊轮廓透过雾气显现出来。
As she walked further away, the details of the dim figure became harder to discern.
随着她走得更远，模糊身影的细节变得更加难以辨认。
3.1
模糊的, 朦胧的
not vividly remembered or clearly articulated in one’s thoughts
例子
As he recounted the story, only dim memories of his childhood surfaced.
当他讲述这个故事时，只有他童年时的模糊记忆浮现出来。
Her dim recollections of the event made it difficult to provide accurate details.
他对事件的模糊回忆使得提供准确的细节变得困难。
例子
The dim light from the candle flickered softly in the dark room.
蜡烛发出的微弱光芒在黑暗的房间里轻轻闪烁。
The dim hue of the sunset painted the sky in muted shades of orange and purple.
日落的暗淡色调以柔和的橙色和紫色描绘了天空。
例子
The dim prospects of finding a solution to the problem left everyone feeling disheartened.
找到问题解决方案的暗淡前景让每个人都感到沮丧。
The dim forecast for the company ’s growth led to skepticism about its future.
对公司增长的暗淡预测导致对其未来的怀疑。
06
暗淡, 无神
(of eyes) lacking brightness or clarity, often appearing dull or unfocused
例子
After a long day at work, her eyes looked dim from exhaustion.
经过漫长的一天工作后，她的眼睛因疲惫而显得暗淡。
The dim gaze of the elderly man suggested he had seen too much in his lifetime.
老人暗淡的目光暗示他一生中见过了太多。
例子
The music from the party was dim, barely reaching my ears through the closed window.
派对上的音乐微弱，几乎无法通过关闭的窗户传到我的耳朵里。
As I walked away, the voices behind me grew dim, fading into the background.
当我走开时，身后的声音变得模糊，逐渐消失在背景中。
to dim
01
调暗, 使变暗
to make something less bright or shiny
Transitive: to dim lights or a source of light
例子
She dims the lights in the evening for a cozy atmosphere.
她晚上调暗灯光以营造舒适的氛围。
The sunset is currently dimming the natural light in the room.
日落目前正在使房间里的自然光变暗。
例子
As the excitement of the concert faded, the cheers from the crowd dimmed to a quiet murmur.
随着音乐会的兴奋感消退，人群的欢呼声减弱为安静的窃窃私语。
His enthusiasm for the project dimmed over time, replaced by a sense of disillusionment and apathy.
他对项目的热情随着时间的推移减弱，被一种幻灭和冷漠的感觉所取代。
例子
The sudden glare of the headlights dimmed his eyes for a moment, causing him to squint.
车灯的突然强光一时模糊了他的视线，使他眯起了眼睛。
Her tears dimmed her eyes, making it difficult for her to see clearly.
她的眼泪模糊了她的眼睛，使她难以看清。
例子
As the sun dipped below the horizon, the light began to dim, signaling the approach of evening.
当太阳沉入地平线以下时，光线开始变暗，预示着夜晚的临近。
The stars dimmed as clouds rolled in, obscuring their brightness with a veil of gray.
当云层滚滚而来时，星星暗淡了，用灰色的面纱遮蔽了它们的光亮。
05
调暗, 减弱
to adjust the intensity of a vehicle's headlights by lowering their beam, to prevent blinding or dazzling oncoming drivers
Transitive: to dim a vehicle's headlights
例子
As the car approached another vehicle on the dark road, the driver dimmed the headlights to ensure the safety of both drivers.
当汽车在黑暗的道路上接近另一辆车时，司机调暗了前灯以确保两位司机的安全。
He quickly dimmed his headlights when he noticed an oncoming car approaching on the narrow country lane.
当他注意到一辆迎面而来的汽车在狭窄的乡村小路上接近时，他迅速调暗了前灯。
