
peach
词源
来自古法语 'pesche',源自拉丁语 'persica',意为'波斯的水果',因桃子最初从波斯传入欧洲。
noun
❶ 桃子,一种圆形水果,外皮有绒毛,果肉多汁甜美,成熟时呈黄色或粉红色。
“She bought a basket of fresh peaches from the market.”
(她从市场买了一篮新鲜的桃子。)
“The peach tree in our garden is full of fruit this summer.”
(我们花园里的桃树今年夏天结满了果实。)
❶ 桃色,指一种淡粉红色,类似成熟桃子的颜色。
“She painted her bedroom walls in a soft peach shade.”
(她把卧室的墙刷成了柔和的桃色。)
“The sunset turned the sky a beautiful peach hue.”
(夕阳将天空染成了美丽的桃色。)
adjective
❶ 桃色的,指颜色类似桃子的淡粉红色。
“She wore a peach-colored scarf that matched her lipstick.”
(她戴了一条桃色的围巾,和她的口红很配。)
“The peach curtains brightened up the room.”
(桃色的窗帘让房间显得明亮。)
常见短语
peach fuzz — 指年轻人脸上细软的胡须,或水果表面的绒毛。
“He was embarrassed by the peach fuzz on his upper lip.”
(他因为上唇的细软胡须而感到尴尬。)
peaches and cream — 形容皮肤光滑细腻,或形容事物完美和谐。
“Her complexion was like peaches and cream.”
(她的皮肤像桃子加奶油般光滑细腻。)