
pewter
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。)
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。)
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。)