shade

shade, shadow

这两个名词均有“荫，荫凉处”之意。
shade: 指阳光被遮挡后出现的荫凉处，如树荫等，无一定的轮廓或边界。
shadow: 常指光线被物体挡住所产生的阴影，影子，有明显的轮廓。

名词 shade:

1. relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
   同义词：shadiness, shadowiness
2. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from a primary color
   同义词：tint, tincture, tone
3. protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
4. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
   同义词：nuance, nicety, subtlety, refinement
5. a position of relative inferiority
6. a slight amount or degree of difference
   同义词：tad
7. a mental representation of some haunting experience
   同义词：ghost, spook, wraith, specter, spectre
8. a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)

动词 shade:

1. cast a shadow over
   同义词：shadow, shade off
2. represent the effect of shade or shadow on
   同义词：fill in
3. protect from light, heat, or view

1. I think it's a shade warmer today.
   我觉得今天暖和一点儿。
2. There are no trees or bushes to give shade.
   没有树木或灌木丛可以遮荫。
3. This seat is shaded by a tree.
   这个座位有一棵树遮荫。