dim
Произношение: [dɪm]
Слово
Контекст: «brightness»
(adjective) when something gives off little light or isn't very bright. Think of a room where the lights are turned down low. It's hard to see things clearly.
Пример
The dim light made the room feel cozy and calm.
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The room was too bright for my liking; I prefer it when it's dim.
Пример
Why is the light in here so dim?
Контекст: «light»
(verb) to make something less bright or to turn down the brightness. Imagine turning down the brightness on a lamp so the room becomes darker.
Пример
She decided to dim the lights for movie night.
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He didn't dim the lights, so the room stayed bright.
Пример
Can you dim the lights a little more?
Контекст: «knowledge»
(verb) to make someone less intelligent or aware. This means someone might forget things or understand things poorly.
Пример
Studying helped him learn, but too much TV dimmed his understanding of math.
Пример
Spending time with negative influences won't dim your potential; it should inspire you.
Пример
Do video games dim a child's ability to concentrate?
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