Noun:

1. graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

2. a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades

blendingn.混合；混成；混合物；英语构词法中的拼缀法v.动词blend的现在分词形式

1. There is many fine shading of status through the social hierarchy.
   在各个社会等级之间有许多细微的身分区别。
2. Fine lines used in graphic arts to show shading.
   影线在书画刻印艺术中用于表示阴影部分的细线。