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pastel

UK //ˈpæst(ə)l//US //pæˈstel//

词源

源自意大利语 'pastello',意为'彩色粉笔',最初来自拉丁语 'pastellum'(一种颜料)。

noun

❶ 一种柔软、颜色柔和的绘画材料,通常呈棒状或笔状,用于绘制色彩淡雅的画作。

“She created a beautiful portrait using pastels.”

(她用粉彩画了一幅美丽的肖像。)

“The artist prefers pastels over oil paints for their soft effect.”

(这位艺术家喜欢粉彩胜过油画颜料,因为粉彩效果柔和。)

❶ 浅淡柔和的颜色,通常指那些低饱和度的色彩,给人温柔、舒适的感觉。

“The room was decorated in pastel shades of pink and blue.”

(房间装饰以粉色和蓝色的柔和色调为主。)

“She wore a pastel yellow dress to the spring party.”

(她穿了一件淡黄色的连衣裙参加春季派对。)

同义词:soft color, light shade, delicate hue

adjective

❶ 描述颜色淡雅柔和的,通常指那些不鲜艳、低饱和度的色彩。

“The pastel walls gave the room a peaceful feel.”

(淡雅的墙面让房间显得宁静。)

“She chose a pastel palette for her spring collection.”

(她为春季系列选择了柔和的色调。)

同义词:pale, soft-colored, light-toned

常见短语

pastel shades — 指一系列柔和、淡雅的颜色,常用于描述装饰、服装或艺术作品的色调。

“The spring fashion show featured many outfits in pastel shades.”

(春季时装秀上有很多柔和色调的服装。)

pastel drawing — 用粉彩绘制的画作,特点是色彩柔和、层次丰富。

“Her pastel drawing of the countryside won first prize.”

(她画的乡村粉彩画获得了一等奖。)