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earthy

UK //ˈɜːθi//US //ˈɜːrθi//

词源

源自中古英语 'erthe'(earth 的变体),加上形容词后缀 '-y',表示与泥土或自然相关的特质。

adjective

❶ 形容事物具有泥土或土壤的自然气息,常用于描述气味、味道或颜色等自然质朴的特质。

“The wine has an earthy aroma that reminds me of fresh soil.”

(这款酒带有泥土的芳香,让我想起新鲜的土壤。)

“She loves wearing earthy tones like brown and green.”

(她喜欢穿棕色和绿色等大地色系的衣服。)

❶ 形容人或性格朴实、直率、不做作,带有自然或粗犷的特质。

“He has an earthy sense of humor that everyone enjoys.”

(他有一种朴实的幽默感,大家都很喜欢。)

“Her earthy personality makes her easy to get along with.”

(她直率的性格让人很容易和她相处。)

同义词:natural, rustic, unrefined, down-to-earth, organic

常见短语

earthy taste — 指食物或饮料带有泥土或自然的风味,常用于描述红酒、蘑菇等。

“The truffles give the dish a rich, earthy taste.”

(松露为这道菜增添了一种浓郁的泥土风味。)

earthy colors — 指棕色、绿色、米色等接近自然土壤的颜色,常用于设计或时尚领域。

“The living room is decorated in earthy colors to create a cozy atmosphere.”

(客厅采用大地色系装饰,营造出温馨的氛围。)