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feathery

UK //ˈfeð.ər.i//US //ˈfeð.ɚ.i//

词源

源自中古英语 'fethery',由 'feather'(羽毛)加形容词后缀 '-y' 构成,表示具有羽毛特性的。

adjective

❶ 形容某物像羽毛一样轻盈、柔软或精细,常用于描述质地、外观或触感。

“The cake was topped with feathery whipped cream.”

(蛋糕上覆盖着羽毛般轻盈的奶油。)

“She wore a dress with feathery lace trim.”

(她穿了一件带有羽毛般蕾丝花边的裙子。)

同义词:light, delicate, downy, airy, soft

常见短语

feathery light — 形容某物极其轻盈,几乎感觉不到重量。

“The pastry was feathery light and melted in my mouth.”

(这种糕点轻盈如羽毛,入口即化。)