
sleek
词源
源自中古英语 sleke,与古诺尔斯语 slíkr(光滑的)同源,可能最初与'slide'(滑动)相关,强调光滑表面的特性。
adjective
❶ 形容物体表面光滑、有光泽,通常因为设计简洁或保养良好而显得时尚现代。常用于描述头发、汽车或电子产品的质感。
“Her sleek black hair shone in the sunlight.”
(她光滑的黑发在阳光下闪闪发亮。)
“The new sports car has a sleek design that attracts attention.”
(这款新跑车拥有引人注目的流畅设计。)
❶ 形容人或动物体态匀称、线条优美,常带有健康或训练有素的意味。
“The athlete had a sleek, muscular build.”
(这名运动员有着匀称健美的体格。)
“Dolphins are known for their sleek bodies that glide through water.”
(海豚以能在水中流畅滑行的优美体型著称。)
verb
❶ 使某物变得光滑平整,通常通过梳理、擦拭或特殊处理实现。
“She sleeked her hair back into a ponytail.”
(她把头发往后梳成光滑的马尾辫。)
“The carpenter sleeked the wood surface with fine sandpaper.”
(木匠用细砂纸把木头表面打磨光滑。)
常见短语
sleek and stylish — 形容某物既光滑流畅又时尚现代,常用于描述设计感强的物品。
“The new laptop is both sleek and stylish, perfect for business professionals.”
(这款新笔记本电脑既流畅又时尚,非常适合商务人士。)
sleek as a seal — 比喻像海豹一样光滑流畅,强调动作或外形的优雅自如。
“The swimmer moved through the water sleek as a seal.”
(游泳者像海豹一样流畅地在水中穿行。)