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emeralds

UK //ˈem.ər.əldz//US //ˈem.ɚ.əldz//

词源

源自希腊语 'smaragdos'(绿色宝石),后经拉丁语 'smaragdus' 和中古英语 'emeraude' 演变而来。

noun

❶ 指绿色的宝石,属于绿柱石的一种,因其鲜艳的绿色而珍贵,常用于珠宝首饰中。

“She wore a necklace adorned with sparkling emeralds.”

(她戴了一条镶嵌着闪闪发光的祖母绿的项链。)

“The emeralds in this ring are from Colombia, known for their high quality.”

(这枚戒指上的祖母绿来自哥伦比亚,以其高品质闻名。)

同义词:green gemstones, beryl, jewels

常见短语

emerald green — 指像祖母绿宝石一样的鲜艳绿色,常用于描述颜色。

“The walls were painted in a rich emerald green.”

(墙壁被涂成了浓郁的祖母绿色。)