Definitions
adj. not bright or providing little light
昏暗的；微弱的
adj. not clearly remembered, seen, or understood
模糊的；不清晰的
v. to become less bright or make something less bright
使变暗；变暗
Example
We ate dinner under a dim kitchen light.
我们在厨房昏暗的灯光下吃了晚饭。
Dim lighting in public spaces can make pedestrians feel unsafe, particularly when walking alone at night.
公共空间照明昏暗会让行人感到不安全，尤其是在夜间独自行走时。
Collocations
- dim light
- a dim memory
- dim the lights
- take a dim view of
Word family
- dimly (adv.)
- dimness (n.)
Synonyms
- faint
- gloomy
Antonyms
- bright
Usage tip
变形双写m：dimmer、dimmest、dimmed。
FAQ
- What does dim mean?
- not bright or providing little light not clearly remembered, seen, or understood to become less bright or make something less bright
- How is dim pronounced?
- UK /dɪm/, US /dɪm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
