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crystalline

UK //ˈkrɪs.təl.aɪn//US //ˈkrɪs.təl.ɪn//

词源

源自晚期拉丁语 'crystallinus',来自希腊语 'krustallinos'(与水晶相关的),最终源自 'krustallos'(冰,水晶)。

adjective

❶ 形容物质具有晶体结构或外观,通常指透明、有规则几何形状的固体,如水晶或某些矿物质。

“The snowflakes formed beautiful crystalline patterns on the window.”

(雪花在窗户上形成了美丽的晶体图案。)

“The mineral has a highly crystalline structure under the microscope.”

(这种矿物在显微镜下显示出高度晶体结构。)

❶ 比喻事物非常清晰、纯净或完美,常用于描述声音、光线或思想等抽象概念。

“Her explanation was crystalline in its simplicity.”

(她的解释简洁明了,如同水晶般透彻。)

“The morning air was crystalline after the rain.”

(雨后的清晨空气清新透明。)

同义词:transparent, clear, lucid, pellucid, limpid

常见短语

crystalline structure — 指物质中原子或分子排列成规则、重复的三维模式,这是晶体的基本特征。

“Diamonds have a unique crystalline structure that gives them their hardness.”

(钻石具有独特的晶体结构,这赋予了它们极高的硬度。)

crystalline clarity — 形容某事物极其清晰明了,常用于描述声音、思想或解释等。

“The professor's lecture was delivered with crystalline clarity.”

(教授的讲座讲解得极其清晰明了。)