darken
/ˈdɑːkən/ · /ˈdɑːrkən/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4634 in the learning path
变暗；使变黑
Definitions
v. to become darker or make something darker
变暗；使变黑
v. to become or make someone look unhappy or angry
脸色变阴沉；使忧郁
Example
Heavy clouds darkened the sky before we reached home.
我们还没到家，厚重的云层就让天空暗了下来。
Thick smoke from industrial fires can darken the sky and reduce visibility across nearby residential areas.
工业火灾产生的浓烟会使天空变暗，降低附近住宅区的能见度。
Collocations
- darken the sky
- darken a room
- someone's face darkens
Word family
- dark (adj.)
- darkness (n.)
Synonyms
- dim
Antonyms
- brighten
- lighten
Usage tip
既可及物也可不及物：云使天变暗，天也可自行变暗。
FAQ
- What does darken mean?
- to become darker or make something darker to become or make someone look unhappy or angry
- How is darken pronounced?
- UK /ˈdɑːkən/, US /ˈdɑːrkən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
