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Darkening Meaning in English

word · lemma: darken

ˈdɑɹkənɪŋ/, /ˈdɑɹknɪŋ
DAR-kuh-ning
dˈɑːkənɪŋ
DAH-kuh-ning

释义

The process of becoming darker or less bright. Can refer to the sky, colors, or making a place have less light.

用法与细微差别

Mostly used for visual changes (the sky, a room, a color). Common in weather, art, or metaphorical descriptions (e.g., 'a darkening mood'). Usually a process, not a sudden change.

例句

The darkening sky meant that night was coming.

basic

There was a darkening of the water after the storm.

basic

The artist painted a darkening sky in the picture.

basic

As the evening went on, the darkening room made it hard to read.

natural

She noticed the darkening clouds and decided to go home before it rained.

natural

There’s a darkening mood in the office lately, and people seem worried.

natural