
好词典

源自中古英语 'scarlat',借自古法语 'escarlate',最终来源于波斯语 'saqirlāt',指一种昂贵的红色布料。
❶ 一种鲜艳的红色,通常带有轻微的橙色色调,比普通的红色更加醒目和强烈。
“She wore a dress of bright scarlet to the party.”
(她穿了一件鲜红色的裙子去参加派对。)
“The scarlet of the sunset painted the sky.”
(夕阳的猩红色染红了天空。)
❶ 形容颜色为鲜艳的红色,通常带有强烈的视觉冲击力或象征意义。
“The scarlet leaves of autumn were breathtaking.”
(秋天猩红色的树叶令人叹为观止。)
“She painted her nails a bold scarlet.”
(她把指甲涂成了大胆的猩红色。)
scarlet fever — 一种由链球菌引起的传染病,症状包括高烧、喉咙痛和猩红色的皮疹。
“The child was diagnosed with scarlet fever and given antibiotics.”
(孩子被诊断出患有猩红热,并服用了抗生素。)
turn scarlet — 形容某人因害羞、愤怒或尴尬而脸色变得通红。
“She turned scarlet when he complimented her in front of everyone.”
(当他在众人面前夸奖她时,她的脸变得通红。)