暗
dark; secret; confused; dull color
Meanings
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dark; dim; lack of light
Describes low light conditions, often used to describe natural light changes or enclosed spaces.
The sun has set, and the sky is gradually getting dark.
This basement has very dim light, we need to turn on the lights.
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The late-night alley is pitch-dark.
Clouds blocked the sun, and the room grew dark.
At dusk, the street grows darker and darker.
adjective
hidden; secret; covert
Used to describe things that are not openly displayed or conducted.
They planned a secret project in secret.
An upright person does not do secret things, I won't act sneakily.
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Only our internal staff know this secret code.
He secretly gave me a hint.
This company is engaging in behind-the-scenes operations, we should report it.
adjective
confused; ignorant; unclear-minded
formalOften used in formal sayings or to describe someone's lack of judgment.
Listen to both sides and you will be enlightened; heed only one side and you will be benighted. We should listen to different opinions.
He is too ignorant and always gets cheated by others.
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Leaders should not listen to one side only, otherwise they will become confused and unfair.
I am still unclear about the details of this matter.
Because he was ignorant, he made a wrong decision.
adjective
dull; deep-colored; not bright
Used to describe colors that are not bright or vivid.
The color of this clothes is too dull, not suitable for summer wear.
Dark purple curtains make the room look very calm.
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This painting uses dark green pigments, the atmosphere is very depressing.
Don't buy this dull color, it will look old-fashioned.
Dark yellow walls make the living room look old.