dim

UK
/dɪm/
US
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Translations

dimnoun
dims
множ.
UK
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US
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Rare; chiefly literary for ‘low light’ and informal for ‘stupid person’.
The dim of the room made it hard to read.
Тусклость комнаты затрудняла чтение.
The dim in the hallway was eerie.
Полумрак в коридоре был жутким.
dimverb
dimmed
Прошедшее простое время
dimmed
Причастие прошедшего времени
dimming
Герундий
UK
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US
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The lights began to dim as the movie started.
Огни начали тускнеть, когда начался фильм.
He used curtains to dim the room for the presentation.
Он использовал шторы, чтобы затемнить комнату для презентации.
Additional translations
dimadjective
dimmer
Срав.
dimmest
Превосх.
UK
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US
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The room was lit by a dim lamp.
Комната была освещена тусклой лампой.
He had a dim memory of his childhood.
У него было смутное воспоминание о детстве.
The dim light made it hard to read.
Неяркий свет затруднял чтение.

Definitions

dimnoun
A low level of light; partial darkness.
We could barely see in the dim of the tunnel.
A person considered unintelligent or slow-witted (informal).
Don’t be such a dim—think before you speak.
dimverb
To make or become less bright or distinct.
The lights began to dim as the movie started.
To make or become less intense or strong.
Her enthusiasm dimmed after hearing the disappointing news.
dimadjective
Not bright or clear; lacking in light or illumination.
The room was dim, with only a small lamp providing a faint glow.
Not clearly perceived or understood; vague.
He had only a dim recollection of the events from last night.
Not very intelligent or quick to understand; dull-witted.
Despite his dim reputation, he managed to solve the puzzle quickly.
Not strong or intense; faint or weak.
There was a dim hope that the weather would clear up by the afternoon.