tinge

🇬🇧 UK/tindʒ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A slight trace of colour or some other quality; a faint shade or hint.

淡淡的色调;些许气息

v.

To add a slight amount of colour or quality to something; to tint or subtly affect.

给…染上淡淡的色彩;使略带某种气息

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
tingeother
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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    There was a tinge of sadness in her voice.

  • 2.

    The sunset tinted the sky with a golden tinge.

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