빛이 강하지 않아 어둑하거나 색깔이 선명하지 않은 상태.
Not shining brightly or clearly; having low light or muted color.
예문:
"The dim glow of the fireplace was the only light in the cabin."
"It is difficult to read a book in such dim lighting."
기억이나 이해가 뚜렷하지 않고 모호하거나 흐릿한.
Not clearly remembered, formulated, or understood in the mind.
예문:
"I only have a dim memory of what happened that night."
"The details of the contract remained dim to the new employees."
지능이 낮거나 이해력이 부족하여 상황 파악이 느린.
Lacking in intelligence or slow to understand things.
예문:
"He is a bit dim when it comes to following complex technical instructions."
"You would have to be pretty dim not to realize she was joking."
성공이나 긍정적인 결과가 나올 가능성이 낮고 비관적인.
Not giving cause for hope or optimism; unlikely to succeed.
예문:
"The company's prospects for recovery look increasingly dim after the latest report."
"The team's chances of making the playoffs are dim at this point."
빛의 밝기를 낮추거나, 시간이 지남에 따라 빛이나 감정이 약해지다.
To make or become less bright, distinct, or intense.
예문:
"The waiter dimmed the lights to create a more romantic atmosphere."
"Years of hardship could not dim her enthusiasm for teaching."
야간 주행 시 상대편 운전자의 눈부심을 방지하기 위해 사용하는 하향등.
The setting of a vehicle's headlights for low-beam or reduced brightness.
예문:
"Don't forget to switch your headlights to dim when you see another car."