好词典

silvery

UK //ˈsɪlvəri//US //ˈsɪlvəri//

词源

源自中古英语 'silveri',由 'silver'(银)加后缀 '-y' 构成,表示与银相关或具有银的特性。

adjective

❶ 像银一样的,具有银色光泽或颜色的,常用于描述物体表面或光线的视觉效果。

“The moon cast a silvery light over the lake.”

(月光在湖面上洒下银色的光芒。)

“Her hair had turned a beautiful silvery gray with age.”

(随着年龄增长,她的头发变成了美丽的银灰色。)

❶ 声音清脆悦耳的,像银铃般的声音,常用来形容音乐或说话声。

“Her silvery laughter filled the room.”

(她银铃般的笑声充满了整个房间。)

“The silvery tones of the flute echoed through the hall.”

(长笛清脆的音色在大厅中回荡。)

同义词:shiny, gleaming, lustrous, bright, metallic

常见短语

silvery voice — 形容声音清脆悦耳,像银铃般动听。

“She answered the phone with her characteristic silvery voice.”

(她用她那标志性的清脆嗓音接听了电话。)

silvery light — 指柔和、明亮的银色光芒,常用于描述月光或其他光源。

“The silvery light of dawn crept through the curtains.”

(黎明的银色光芒透过窗帘悄悄照进来。)