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amber

UK //ˈæm.bər//US //ˈæm.bɚ//

词源

源自中古英语 'ambre',来自古法语,最终源于阿拉伯语 'anbar'(龙涎香)。

noun

❶ 琥珀,一种由树脂化石形成的半透明黄色或棕色宝石,常用于制作首饰或装饰品。

“She wore a beautiful necklace made of amber.”

(她戴了一条由琥珀制成的漂亮项链。)

“The museum has a collection of ancient insects trapped in amber.”

(博物馆收藏了一些被包裹在琥珀中的古代昆虫。)

❶ 琥珀色,指介于黄色和棕色之间的暖色调,常用于描述颜色或光线。

“The room was lit with an amber light, creating a cozy atmosphere.”

(房间里点着琥珀色的灯光,营造出温馨的氛围。)

“Her eyes had a unique amber color that stood out.”

(她的眼睛有一种独特的琥珀色,非常引人注目。)

同义词:resin, yellow-brown, golden, honey-colored

adjective

❶ 琥珀色的,形容某物具有琥珀的颜色或光泽。

“The amber leaves of autumn covered the ground.”

(秋天琥珀色的叶子铺满了地面。)

“She admired the amber glow of the candlelight.”

(她欣赏着烛光的琥珀色光芒。)

同义词:golden, honey-colored, yellow-brown

常见短语

amber alert — 琥珀警报,一种紧急通知系统,用于寻找失踪或被绑架的儿童。

“An amber alert was issued after the child went missing.”

(在孩子失踪后,发布了琥珀警报。)