tinge
/tɪndʒ/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6245 in the learning path
淡淡的色泽；少许
Definitions
n. A slight amount of colour, feeling, or another quality
淡淡的色泽；少许
v. To give something a slight colour or emotional quality
使略带色彩或感情
Example
The clouds had a pink tinge after sunset.
日落后，云朵带着一抹淡粉色。
For many graduates, the excitement of entering employment is tinged with anxiety about financial independence.
对许多毕业生来说，步入职场的兴奋中夹杂着对经济独立的焦虑。
Collocations
- a tinge of sadness
- a pink tinge
- be tinged with regret
Synonyms
- hint
- trace
Usage tip
a tinge of表示少许；be tinged with表示略带。
FAQ
- What does tinge mean?
- A slight amount of colour, feeling, or another quality To give something a slight colour or emotional quality
- How is tinge pronounced?
- UK /tɪndʒ/, US /tɪndʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
