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pewter

UK //ˈpjuːtə//US //ˈpjuːtər//

词源

源自中古英语 'peutre',来自古法语 'peautre',最终源于拉丁语 'piltrum',可能受到不列颠凯尔特语影响。14世纪开始用于指代锡合金。

noun

❶ 一种银灰色的合金,主要由锡与少量铜、锑等金属混合制成,常用于制作餐具、装饰品等物品。

“The antique shop had a collection of pewter mugs from the 18th century.”

(古董店里有一批18世纪的锡制啤酒杯。)

“She polished the pewter candlesticks until they shone.”

(她把锡制烛台擦得闪闪发亮。)

❶ 指用这种合金制成的物品,尤其指餐具或装饰品。

“The dining table was set with fine pewter.”

(餐桌上摆放着精美的锡制餐具。)

“He collects antique pewter from European markets.”

(他收藏从欧洲市场淘来的古董锡器。)

同义词:tin alloy, britannia metal, pewterware

adjective

❶ 形容颜色或外观类似锡合金的,通常指灰蓝色或暗银色。

“The pewter sky promised rain before evening.”

(锡灰色的天空预示着傍晚前会下雨。)

“She chose a pewter-colored dress for the formal event.”

(她为正式场合选了一条锡灰色的裙子。)

同义词:grayish, silvery-gray, slate-colored

常见短语

pewter gray — 形容类似锡合金的灰蓝色,常用于描述颜色。

“The walls were painted in a soft pewter gray.”

(墙壁被刷成柔和的锡灰色。)

pewter ware — 指用锡合金制成的各类器皿或装饰品。

“The exhibition featured traditional English pewter ware.”

(展览展出了传统的英国锡制器皿。)