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golden

UK //ˈɡəʊl.dən//US //ˈɡoʊl.dən//

词源

源自中古英语'golden',古英语'gylden',与'gold'(金)相关,后缀'-en'表示'由...制成'或'具有...特性'。

adjective

❶ 形容颜色或外观像金子一样的,金黄色的。常用于描述物体、光线或自然景观的颜色。

“The golden leaves of autumn covered the ground.”

(秋天金黄色的树叶铺满了地面。)

“She wore a beautiful golden dress to the party.”

(她穿了一件漂亮的金色连衣裙去参加派对。)

❶ 形容极好的、珍贵的或特别成功的时期或机会。常用于比喻意义。

“The 1960s were the golden age of rock music.”

(20世纪60年代是摇滚音乐的黄金时代。)

“This is a golden opportunity to start your own business.”

(这是创业的绝佳机会。)

同义词:gilded, gold-colored, shining, brilliant, precious

常见短语

golden rule — 指最重要的原则或行为准则,通常指'己所不欲,勿施于人'的道德准则。

“Treat others as you would like to be treated - that's the golden rule.”

(以你希望别人对待你的方式对待他人——这就是黄金法则。)

golden opportunity — 指难得的、特别好的机会,可能不会再次出现。

“Don't miss this golden opportunity to study abroad.”

(不要错过这个出国留学的绝佳机会。)