dim/dɪm/ (dimmer, dimmest)

adj

1. 昏暗的；暗淡的

• the dim light of the early morning 凌晨时分微弱的光亮

2. 模糊不清的，隐约的：the dim outline of buildings 建筑物的模糊轮廓

3. 文 (视力)模糊的：eyes dim with tears 模糊的泪眼

4. (记忆等)残缺的，隐隐约约的

• dim recollections 残缺的回忆

5. 渺茫的，不容乐观的

• Prospects for an early settlement of the dispute are dim. 早日解决争端的希望十分渺茫。

• take a dim view of sth. 对某事不乐观

6. 非正式主英 愚蠢的

–dimly adv –dimness n U