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harlequin

UK //ˈhɑː.lɪ.kwɪn//US //ˈhɑːr.lɪ.kwɪn//

词源

源自意大利语 'arlecchino',可能来自古法语 'hellequin'(意为魔鬼或恶作剧者),最终可能与日耳曼语词根相关。

noun

❶ 指传统意大利喜剧中的丑角角色,通常穿着彩色菱形图案的服装,以滑稽表演著称。

“The harlequin jumped and tumbled across the stage, making everyone laugh.”

(丑角在舞台上跳跃翻滚,逗得大家哈哈大笑。)

“In the play, the harlequin played tricks on the other characters.”

(剧中,丑角对其他角色恶作剧。)

❶ 指一种色彩斑斓的图案或设计,尤指菱形或杂色的组合。

“The quilt had a harlequin pattern with bright red and blue diamonds.”

(被子上有鲜艳红蓝菱形组成的杂色图案。)

“She painted the wall in a harlequin style, using alternating green and yellow squares.”

(她用交替的绿色和黄色方块把墙涂成了杂色风格。)

同义词:clown, jester, buffoon

adjective

❶ 形容色彩斑斓或图案杂乱的,尤指由多种鲜艳颜色组成的菱形或方格设计。

“The harlequin tiles in the bathroom gave it a playful vibe.”

(浴室里的杂色瓷砖给人一种活泼的感觉。)

“She wore a harlequin scarf that matched her vibrant personality.”

(她戴了一条杂色围巾,与她活泼的性格很相配。)

同义词:multicolored, variegated, checkered

常见短语

harlequin pattern — 指由菱形或方格组成的彩色图案,常用于服装、装饰或设计。

“The designer used a harlequin pattern for the new collection of dresses.”

(设计师在新系列的连衣裙中使用了菱形彩色图案。)

harlequin romance — 指一种轻松浪漫的小说类型,通常情节简单,结局美满。

“She enjoys reading harlequin romances because they always have happy endings.”

(她喜欢读轻松浪漫小说,因为它们总是有美满的结局。)