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dimmer

UK //ˈdɪmə(r)//US //ˈdɪmər//

词源

源自中古英语‘dymmen’(使变暗),与古英语‘dim’(昏暗的)相关,最终可能源于原始日耳曼语‘*dimbaz’。

noun

❶ 指可调节灯光亮度的装置,通过旋钮或开关控制使光线变暗或变亮,常见于家庭和舞台照明。

“She turned the dimmer to create a cozy atmosphere in the room.”

(她调节调光器,让房间光线变得温馨。)

“The dimmer on the wall allows you to adjust the brightness of the chandelier.”

(墙上的调光器可以控制吊灯的明暗程度。)

同义词:rheostat, light regulator, brightness control

adj.

❶ 形容词比较级形式,表示比‘dim’(昏暗的)更弱的光线或更低的亮度。

“As the sun set, the room grew dimmer and dimmer.”

(太阳落山时,房间变得越来越暗。)

“The dimmer corner of the café was perfect for a private conversation.”

(咖啡馆光线较暗的角落适合私密谈话。)

同义词:fainter, less bright, more subdued

常见短语

dimmer switch — 特指安装在墙面或灯具上、用于调节灯光亮度的物理开关装置。

“The electrician replaced the old toggle switch with a sleek dimmer switch.”

(电工将老式拨动开关换成了时尚的调光开关。)