darkens
Произношение: [ˈdɑrkənz]
Слово
Контекст: «light and visibility»
(verb) to make something less bright or to change it so it has less light. Like when the sun goes down and it gets harder to see outside.
Пример
As evening approaches, the sky darkens and stars begin to appear.
Пример
Even though the storm was coming, the sun did not darken the day.
Пример
Why does it darken so quickly during the winter months?
Контекст: «mood and emotion»
(verb) to make someone feel sad or gloomy. When something bad happens, it can make us feel like everything around us is darker.
Пример
The sad news darkens her mood, making her less cheerful.
Пример
Hearing good news from her friends did not darken her smile.
Пример
What events can darken a happy occasion?
Контекст: «photography and art»
(verb) to add darker colors to a picture or scene. Artists can darken a painting to create shadows or a different feeling.
Пример
The artist darkens the background to make the main subject stand out.
Пример
If you choose not to darken the painting, it may look too flat.
Пример
How can darkening the colors change the feeling of the artwork?
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