fade
英 /feɪd/ 美 /feɪd/
- v. 褪色；使褪色to lose colour or make something lose colour gradually
- v. 逐渐减弱；逐渐消失to become weaker, less clear, or less noticeable over time
The curtains have faded after years of bright sunlight.
窗帘经过多年强烈日晒，已经褪色了。
Public interest in environmental campaigns may fade unless organisations provide regular updates and opportunities for participation.
如果组织不定期提供最新进展和参与机会，公众对环保活动的兴趣可能会逐渐减退。
搭配
fade away 逐渐消失fade in the sun 在阳光下褪色memories fade 记忆逐渐模糊fade into the background 逐渐不再引人注意
辨析提示
强调逐渐变化；fade away指慢慢减弱或消失。
词族
faded (adj.)、fading (adj.)
反义 intensify
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