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lampshade

/ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/

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noun

灯罩，灯伞。

A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.

Examples :

"The lampshade softened the bright light from the desk lamp, making it easier to read my textbook. "

灯罩柔化了台灯的强光，让我更容易阅读课本。

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verb

刻意点出, 自嘲.

To intentionally call attention to the improbable, incongruent, or clichéd nature of an element or situation featured in a work of fiction within the work itself.

Examples :

"The teacher lampshaded the student's overly dramatic performance, highlighting how unrealistic the crying scene was for the school play. "

老师刻意点出学生表演中过于夸张的部分，还自嘲地强调了这场哭戏对学校戏剧来说多么不真实。

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verb

有点像“下衣失踪”的穿搭，上面穿个大的，下面光腿穿个靴子.

To wear an oversize top with skintight thigh-high boots and no leggings.

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verb

给...装灯罩，给...配灯罩

To adorn with one or more lampshades.

Examples :

"The student lampshade the desk lamp with a beautiful patterned shade. "

那个学生给台灯配了一个漂亮的图案灯罩。

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verb

设计或制作灯罩

To design or create lampshades.

Examples :

"The art teacher lampshaded several different styles of lampshades for the school's art fair. "

这位美术老师为了学校的艺术展，设计制作了好几种不同风格的灯罩。

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