dimness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈdɪm.nəs/ us/ˈdɪm.nəs/
(NOT CLEAR)
暗淡,昏暗,微弱
the quality of not having or giving much light
The light bulb formed a bright spot in the dimness of the barn. 灯泡在昏暗的谷仓中形成了明亮的一点。
The dimness of the weak candle hid the little blemishes on her face. 蜡烛微弱昏暗的光掩盖了她脸上的小瑕疵。
He was barely visible in the dimness. 在昏暗中几乎看不到他。
昏暗
a lack of ability to see things well
The patient may complain of dimness of vision or impairment of hearing. 病人可能会抱怨视力变暗或听力受损。
(NOT CLEVER)
informal愚笨,迟钝
the fact of not being very clever
They show their dimness with every word they say. 他们说的每个字都表露了自己的愚蠢。
It was an indication of her friend's dimness that he had not thought to lock the door behind him. 她的朋友没想到离开时要锁门,说明他人很蠢。
See: dim