
fade
词源
源自中古英语 'faden',可能来自古法语 'fader',最终源自拉丁语 'fatidus'(意为‘乏味的’或‘褪色的’)。
verb
❶ 逐渐失去颜色、亮度或强度,变得暗淡或模糊。常用于描述光线、颜色或记忆随时间流逝而减弱的过程。
“The sunlight faded as the evening approached.”
(随着傍晚临近,阳光逐渐暗淡。)
“The colors of the old painting have faded over time.”
(这幅古画的颜色随着时间流逝已经褪色。)
❶ 逐渐消失或减弱,常用于描述声音、情感或影响力等抽象事物的消退。
“His enthusiasm for the project faded after a few weeks.”
(几周后,他对这个项目的热情逐渐消退。)
“The noise from the party faded as we walked away.”
(随着我们走远,派对的噪音逐渐消失。)
noun
❶ 逐渐消失或减弱的过程,常用于描述颜色、光线或声音的逐渐变化。
“The fade of the sunset was beautiful to watch.”
(日落的逐渐消失过程看起来很美。)
“The song ended with a slow fade.”
(这首歌以缓慢的渐弱结束。)
常见短语
fade away — 逐渐消失或减弱,常用于描述声音、记忆或情感的消退。
“The sound of the train faded away into the night.”
(火车的声音逐渐消失在夜色中。)
fade out — 逐渐减弱直至消失,常用于描述声音、光线或影像的逐渐消失。
“The scene faded out as the credits rolled.”
(随着字幕滚动,场景逐渐淡出。)