1. Sociologist Erving Goffman describes this as "a kind of dimming of lights". 社会学家欧文·高夫曼将此描述为“光线变暗的一种类型”。
2. This would involve using sulphur or hydrogen sulphide aerosols so that sulphur dioxide would form clouds, which would, in turn, lead to global dimming. 这包括使用硫或硫化氢气溶胶，使二氧化硫形成云层，进而导致全球变暗。
3. Forget the old idea that conserving energy is a form of self denial riding bicycles, dimming the lights, and taking fewer showers. 忘掉那些认为节约能源是一种自我否定的旧观念吧，如骑自行车、调暗灯、少洗澡。
4. Forget the old idea that conserving energy is a form of self-denial—riding bicycles, dimming the lights, and taking fewer showers. 不要再抱持节约能源是一种自我否定的旧观念——骑自行车，调暗灯光，减少洗澡次数。
5. Man looked about at the dimming Galaxies. 人看着周围黯淡的星系。
