
好词典

源自中古英语 'derkenen',由 'dark'(黑暗)加后缀 '-en'(表示使动或过程)构成,后演变为现代形式。
❶ 指光线逐渐变暗的过程或状态,常用于描述天色变暗或物体颜色变深的情况。
“The darkening of the sky signaled the approach of a storm.”
(天空变暗预示着暴风雨即将来临。)
“She noticed the darkening of his hair as he grew older.”
(她注意到随着年龄增长,他的头发颜色变深了。)
❶ 描述正在变暗的事物,强调光线或颜色逐渐减弱的过程。
“The darkening clouds warned us of the coming rain.”
(逐渐变暗的云层提醒我们即将下雨。)
“His darkening mood made everyone uncomfortable.”
(他逐渐阴沉的情绪让每个人都感到不适。)
darkening horizon — 指地平线逐渐变暗的景象,常用来比喻未来前景变得不明朗或悲观。
“The darkening horizon made the sailors anxious about the voyage ahead.”
(逐渐变暗的地平线让水手们对前方的航行感到焦虑。)
darkening mood — 形容情绪或气氛逐渐变得阴沉、不愉快,常用于描述群体或个人的心理状态变化。
“The darkening mood in the room was obvious after the bad news.”
(坏消息传来后,房间里明显变得阴沉的气氛。)