英语词汇“darken”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	darken
释义	dark·en \ˈdärkən, ˈdȧk-\ verb (darkened ; darkened ; darkening \-k(ə)niŋ\ ; darkens) Etymology: Middle English derknen, darknen, from derk, adjective, dark + -nen -en *intransitive verb* 1. a. : to grow dark by diminution of light < the theater darkened and the play began > < a cold winter evening darkening down > < suddenly it darkened up and started to rain > b. : to become obscured < the memory of it darkens > 2. : to undergo or exhibit an emotional, spiritual, or facial change usually of a disturbed or lowering nature < his expression darkened with anger > < his voice darkened with the words > < his face darkening with suspicion — Dorothy Sayers > 3. : to grow dark or darker in shading or color < paper darkening at the margins > *transitive verb* 1. a. : to make dark or darker by depriving of light < a cloud of locusts darkened the sky > < darken a room by turning off the light > b. : to lessen (the illumination) by concealing or standing in the way < a figure darkened the lamplight on the porch — Ellen Glasgow > 2. : taint, tarnish, befoul < covetousness darkened his mind > < darkening a reputation with lies > < an evil genius to darken the conscience of men and women — V.L.Parrington > 3. : to make less clear : obscure < uncertainty darkens the future of radio and television — E.D.Canham > specifically : to hinder or retard the receptivity or vision of < superstitions darkening their minds > 4. : to deprive (the eyes) in whole or in part of sight < age darkening his eyes > 5. : to cast a gloom over < darken mirth > < darken his hopes > : make unhappy or miserable < a life darkened by afflictions > specifically obsolete : to put (a person) in a position bereft of glory or recognition 6. : to give a dark shade to : turn into a dark color < fumes from nearby chimneys had darkened the statehouse dome > < a sun-darkened plainsman — R.A.Billington > Synonyms: see obscure • - darken one's door
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