fade
fade — 動詞
1. to slowly become less bright, strong, or clear over time, or to cause something
褪色；消退
顏色、亮度或力量逐漸減弱
to slowly become less bright, strong, or clear over time, or to cause something to do this — such as colours losing their richness in sunlight, sounds growing quieter at a distance, or memories becoming less vivid as the years pass.
The blue curtains in Jude's room had faded to a pale grey after years in the sun.
Jude 房間的藍色窗簾經過多年日曬後，已褪成淺灰色。
transitive result: fade + to + colour
The cheers of the crowd slowly faded as the train pulled away from the station.
隨著火車駛離車站，群眾的歡呼聲慢慢減弱。
intransitive: sound fades with distance
Élise waited for the daylight to fade before lighting candles around the garden.
Élise 等到日光消退後，才在花園周圍點起蠟燭。
Years of harsh sunlight had faded the photographs pinned to Camille's noticeboard.
多年的強烈日曬讓 Camille 布告欄上的照片褪了色。
That summer memory faded with time, leaving Nila only a few clear pictures.
那年夏天的記憶隨著時間逐漸模糊，Nila 只記得少數清晰的畫面。
文法句型
something fades (intransitive)
something fades something (transitive)
fade + adverb/preposition (away, out, into, from)
用法筆記
Commonly used with adverbs of direction (away, out) and prepositions indicating transformation (to, into). The transitive form typically involves sunlight, weather, or time as the subject causing the change.
常見錯誤
2. in golf, to intentionally hit the ball so that it follows a curving path sideway
打曲球
高爾夫球輕微側向曲線飛行
in golf, to intentionally hit the ball so that it follows a curving path sideways through the air rather than going straight ahead, usually to navigate around obstacles or follow the shape of the hole.
Renata carefully faded the ball around the large oak tree on the left side of the fairway.
Renata 小心地打出一記曲球，讓球繞過球道左側的大橡樹。
transitive: golfer fades the ball around an obstacle
Asher's tee shot faded slightly to the right and landed safely on the grass.
Asher 的開球稍微向右偏移，安全地落在草地上。
intransitive: the ball fades to one side
Professional players often choose to fade the ball when the hole bends around a corner.
職業選手在球道轉彎處常選擇打曲球來應對。
Tuan adjusted his stance to produce a gentle fade and avoid the sand trap ahead.
Tuan 調整了站姿，打出一記溫和的曲球，避開了前方的沙坑。
文法句型
golfer fades the ball (transitive)
the ball fades (intransitive)
用法筆記
A fade is different from a slice: a fade is a controlled, intentional curve, whereas a slice is an unintentional, often problematic curve. In golf for right-handed players, a fade curves left to right.
fade — 名詞
1. a visual effect in film or video in which the image slowly becomes less bright o
畫面淡出
影像或畫面逐漸變暗消失
a visual effect in film or video in which the image slowly becomes less bright or clear until it disappears completely, or the picture turns a single colour such as black.
The director used a slow fade to black at the end of the final scene.
導演在最後一幕結尾使用了緩慢的畫面淡出至全黑。
fade to black as a film technique
Joon added a gentle fade between the two clips so the transition looked smooth.
Joon 在兩個片段之間加入淡出效果，讓轉場看起來很流暢。
fade between clips in video editing
Old movies sometimes use a fade to white to suggest a dream sequence.
老電影有時會使用淡出至全白的手法來表現夢境場景。
A sudden fade in the middle of the film made the audience think the projector had broken.
電影中間突然出現淡出效果，觀眾還以為放映機壞了。
- dissolve
one image fades while another appears simultaneously; cross-fading rather than disappearing alone
- fade-in
the opposite effect where an image gradually appears
文法句型
a fade
fade to + colour (usually black or white)
用法筆記
In film production, a fade usually refers to a transition lasting one to three seconds. When the screen turns completely black, it is specifically called a 'fade to black'.
2. a recording technique in which the sound of a song or musical track becomes quie
音樂淡出
音樂音量逐漸減弱至無聲
a recording technique in which the sound of a song or musical track becomes quieter and quieter until it can no longer be heard, used to bring the piece to a close.
The song ends with a long fade that gradually becomes completely silent.
這首歌以長長的淡出結尾，聲音逐漸完全消失。
fade as an ending technique
Radio stations often use a fade to move from one song to the next without a gap.
電台經常使用淡出來無縫銜接兩首歌曲。
fade used in radio broadcasting
Ziad prefers albums without a fade because he likes to hear the natural ending of each track.
Ziad 偏好沒有淡出的專輯，因為他喜歡聽每首曲目的自然結尾。
The producer added a fade to the final chorus so the album would finish smoothly.
製作人在最後一段副歌加了淡出，讓整張專輯平順收尾。
- fade-out
more specific term for the same concept; often used interchangeably
- diminuendo
a classical music term for a gradual decrease in volume, but not necessarily to silence
- fade-in
the opposite effect where sound gradually becomes audible
文法句型
a fade
fade out
用法筆記
Fades in music are common in pop and rock recordings. The length of the fade varies — some last just a few seconds, while others continue for thirty seconds or more.
3. a visual or audio effect in which an image on screen or a piece of audio gradual
淡入
影像或聲音逐漸出現的過程
a visual or audio effect in which an image on screen or a piece of audio gradually emerges from a blank or silent state, starting very faintly and becoming fully visible or audible.
The movie begins with a fade from black, revealing a quiet street in Taipei.
電影從全黑淡入開始，畫面逐漸浮現出台北一條安靜的街道。
fade from black as an opening technique
Ayesha added a fade-in to make the title appear slowly on screen.
Ayesha 加入了淡入效果，讓片名緩緩出現在螢幕上。
fade-in for titles and text
The presenter asked the technician for a slow fade-in of the background music during the opening.
主持人請技術人員在開場時讓背景音樂慢慢淡入。
A gentle fade of ocean sounds sets the mood before the first scene begins.
在第一個場景開始前，海潮聲輕輕淡入，營造出氣氛。
- fade-out
the opposite effect where an image or sound gradually disappears
文法句型
a fade
fade in
fade from + colour
用法筆記
When talking about sound appearing gradually, 'fade-in' is more commonly used than 'fade' alone. In video, 'fade from black' specifically means the image emerges from a completely dark screen.
4. a slow and gradual reduction in the influence, popularity, strength, or importan
式微
力量或重要性逐漸消失
a slow and gradual reduction in the influence, popularity, strength, or importance of something over a period of time.
The tradition of sending handwritten letters has seen a slow fade since email became widely available.
自從電子郵件普及以來，手寫信件的傳統已逐漸式微。
fade in + social tradition
Talia noticed a gradual fade in public interest for the annual flower festival.
Talia 注意到大眾對年度花卉節的興趣正逐漸消退。
fade in + public interest
Historians study the slow fade of old empires to understand what causes civilisations to decline.
歷史學家研究古老帝國的逐漸式微，以了解文明衰亡的原因。
Without new members joining, the club experienced a steady fade over several years.
由於沒有新成員加入，該俱樂部在數年間經歷了緩慢的衰退。
- decline
more general and can be either fast or slow; does not specifically suggest gradual fading
- deterioration
implies a decline in quality rather than importance or popularity
文法句型
a fade in + noun (interest, popularity)
a fade of + noun
用法筆記
This sense is often used with 'slow' or 'gradual' to emphasise the gradual nature of the decline. It is less common in everyday conversation than in more formal or analytical writing.
5. a men's haircut with long hair at the crown that becomes gradually shorter down
漸層短髮
頂部留長兩側漸短的髮型
a men's haircut with long hair at the crown that becomes gradually shorter down the sides and back, ending very short or shaved near the ears and neckline.
Jude asked the barber for a fade with extra length on top so he could style it upwards.
Jude 跟理髮師說要剪漸層短髮，頂部留長以便向上造型。
requesting a fade at the barbershop
Ari got a new fade for the interview and it looked clean and professional.
Ari 為了面試剪了新髮型，看起來清爽又專業。
Fades have been one of the most popular haircut styles among young men for years.
漸層短髮多年來一直是年輕男性最受歡迎的髮型之一。
The barber spent extra time blending the sides of Christopher's fade to make the transition look natural.
理髮師花了很多時間修整 Christopher 髮型兩側的漸層，讓銜接處看起來很自然。
Dario prefers a high fade where the short section starts near the top of the head.
Dario 偏好高漸層，短髮區從頭頂附近就開始。
文法句型
a fade
get a fade
ask for a fade
用法筆記
Fades come in different variations based on where the short part begins: 'high fade' (short starts near the top), 'mid fade' (starts around the temples), and 'low fade' (starts near the ears).
常見錯誤
6. a shot in golf that intentionally curves sideways through the air rather than tr
曲球
高爾夫球輕微曲線球
a shot in golf that intentionally curves sideways through the air rather than travelling dead straight, used by players to navigate around obstacles or follow the shape of the hole.
Tariro played a controlled fade that landed perfectly in the middle of the fairway.
Tariro 打了一記受控的曲球，球完美地落在球道正中央。
controlled fade as a deliberate shot
A well-executed fade is useful for navigating holes that bend to the right.
對於向右彎曲的球道，精準的曲球是很有用的打法。
strategic use of fade on dogleg holes
Salma practised hitting a fade at the driving range until she could curve the ball consistently.
Salma 在練習場反覆練習打曲球，直到能穩定地讓球轉彎。
The golf instructor showed Tuan how to adjust his grip for a reliable fade.
高爾夫教練教 Tuan 如何調整握桿方式，以便打出穩定的曲球。
文法句型
a fade
play a fade
hit a fade
用法筆記
For a right-handed golfer, a fade curves from left to right. Golfers often prefer a fade over a draw because it provides more control and stops the ball more quickly on the green.
7. a passing play in American football in which the offensive player runs straight
轉向接球
美式足球接球員轉向邊線的戰術
a passing play in American football in which the offensive player runs straight down the field for a short distance and then turns toward the sideline, usually to catch a high pass thrown into the corner of the end zone.
The quarterback threw a high fade to Owen in the corner of the end zone for a touchdown.
四分衛向達陣區角落傳出一記高吊轉向接球，Owen 成功達陣。
throw a fade route for a touchdown
Nia ran a perfect fade and caught the ball just before stepping out of bounds.
Nia 跑了一個完美的轉向接球路線，在踏出邊線前穩穩接住球。
runner executing a fade route
The wide receiver practised the fade pattern until he could judge the touchdown catch in his sleep.
外接手不斷練習轉向接球路線，直到閉著眼睛都能判斷達陣接球的時機。
A fade works best when the defender is smaller than the receiver and cannot reach the high pass.
當防守球員比接球員矮小且搆不到高吊球時，轉向接球戰術最有效。
- corner route
similar concept but the receiver runs at an angle toward the corner from the start rather than running straight first
文法句型
a fade
run a fade
throw a fade
用法筆記
The fade is one of several route patterns in American football. It is most commonly used near the goal line because the high throw allows the taller receiver to catch the ball above the defender.
fade — 形容詞
1. lacking any interesting, exciting, or special qualities; dull, ordinary, and unr
平淡
平淡無奇、缺乏特色的
lacking any interesting, exciting, or special qualities; dull, ordinary, and unremarkable — typically used to describe a performance, piece of writing, or creative work that fails to impress.
The critic described the sequel as a fade imitation of the original film, without any new ideas.
評論家稱這部續集是對原片的平淡模仿，毫無新意。
register: formal critical language
Léa found the decorations rather fade compared to last year's creative and colourful displays.
Léa 覺得今年的裝飾與去年創意繽紛的布置相比顯得平淡無奇。
The hotel offered a fade selection of breakfast items that was nothing worth waking up early for.
飯店提供的早餐選擇乏善可陳，不值得早起去吃。
The play received fade reviews, with most critics calling it forgettable.
這部舞台劇獲得了平淡的評價，多數評論家認為它不值一提。
文法句型
fade + noun
用法筆記
This adjective sense is considered old-fashioned and literary in modern English. It appears mostly in written criticism or descriptive prose rather than in everyday conversation. The more common word for this meaning today is 'bland' or 'mediocre'.