dark的英文釋義Noun 1. absence of light or illumination
2. absence of moral or spiritual values;
the powers of darkness3. an unilluminated area;
he moved off into the darkness4. the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
5. an unenlightened state;
he was in the dark concerning their intentionshis lectures dispelled the darknessAdjective 1. devoid or partially devoid of light or brightness; shadowed or black or somber-colored;
sitting in a dark cornera dark daydark shadowsthe theater is dark on Mondaysdark as the inside of a black cat2. (used of color) having a dark hue;
dark greendark glassesdark colors like wine red or navy blue3. brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes);
dark eyes4. stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable;
black deedsa black liehis black heart has concocted yet another black deedDarth Vader of the dark sidea dark purposedark undercurrents of ethnic hostilitythe scheme of some sinister intelligence bent on punishing him"-Thomas Hardy5. causing dejection;
a blue daythe dark days of the wara week of rainy depressing weathera disconsolate winter landscapethe first dismal dispiriting days of Novembera dark gloomy daygrim rainy weather6. secret;
keep it darkthe dark mysteries of Africa and the fabled wonders of the East7. showing a brooding ill humor;
a dark scowlthe proverbially dour New England Puritana glum, hopeless shrughe sat in moody silencea morose and unsociable mannera saturnine, almost misanthropic young genius"- Bruce Blivena sour tempera sullen crowd8. lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture;
this benighted countrybenighted ages of barbarism and superstitionthe dark agesa dark age in the history of education9. marked by difficulty of style or expression;
much that was dark is now quite clear to methose who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure10. having skin rich in melanin pigments;
National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peoplethe dark racesdark-skinned peoples11. not giving performances; closed;
the theater is dark on Mondays