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glossy

UK //ˈɡlɒsi//US //ˈɡlɑːsi//

词源

源自中古英语 'glose'(意为光滑的表面),可能受古法语 'glos'(光泽)影响,最终源于拉丁语 'glossa'(意为舌头,引申为光滑的表面)。

adjective

❶ 形容物体表面光滑、有光泽,能反射光线,通常显得高档或精致。

“She bought a glossy magazine with colorful photos.”

(她买了一本有彩色照片的光面杂志。)

“The car's glossy paint shone under the sunlight.”

(汽车的光亮漆在阳光下闪闪发光。)

❶ 形容事物外表华丽、吸引人,但可能缺乏实质内容,常用于贬义。

“The movie was just a glossy production with no real plot.”

(这部电影只是制作华丽,没有真正的剧情。)

“His speech was full of glossy promises but no details.”

(他的演讲满是华丽的承诺,但没有具体内容。)

同义词:shiny, lustrous, polished, gleaming, sleek

noun

❶ 指表面光滑、有光泽的照片或印刷品,常用于杂志或宣传材料。

“The photographer preferred glossies for fashion shoots.”

(摄影师更喜欢用光面相纸拍摄时尚照片。)

“She collected glossies of her favorite actors.”

(她收集了她最喜欢的演员的光面照片。)

同义词:photo, print, picture

常见短语

glossy finish — 指物体表面经过处理后的光滑、反光效果,常用于描述家具、汽车或印刷品。

“The table has a glossy finish that makes it look elegant.”

(这张桌子有光滑的表面处理,看起来很高雅。)

glossy magazine — 指用高质量光面纸印刷的杂志,通常包含大量图片和广告,内容时尚或流行。

“She flipped through a glossy magazine while waiting at the salon.”

(她在沙龙等待时翻看一本光面杂志。)