Definitions
n. an area protected from direct sunlight
阴凉处；背阴
n. a particular form of a colour
色调；颜色深浅
v. to protect something from direct light
遮阳；遮蔽
Example
We rested in the shade beneath a large tree.
我们在一棵大树下的阴凉处休息。
Planting trees along urban streets provides shade and can reduce residents' exposure to extreme summer heat.
沿城市街道种树可以提供荫凉，减少居民受到夏季酷热的影响。
Collocations
- in the shade
- provide shade
- a shade of blue
- shade your eyes
Word family
- shady (adj.)
- shaded (adj.)
- shading (n.)
Usage tip
shade常指阴凉区域；shadow指物体投下的影子。
FAQ
- What does shade mean?
- an area protected from direct sunlight a particular form of a colour to protect something from direct light
- How is shade pronounced?
- UK /ʃeɪd/, US /ʃeɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
