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variegated

UK //ˈveə.rɪ.ɡeɪ.tɪd//US //ˈver.i.ɡeɪ.t̬ɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'variegatus'(使多样化),由 'varius'(多样的)和 'agere'(做)组成,17世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 形容某物具有多种颜色或色调,通常指不规则的斑驳或条纹状色彩分布,常见于植物叶片、动物皮毛或装饰图案。

“The variegated leaves of the plant made it stand out in the garden.”

(这株植物斑驳的叶子在花园中格外显眼。)

“She wore a dress with variegated shades of blue and green.”

(她穿了一条蓝绿相间的渐变色彩连衣裙。)

❶ 比喻事物具有多样化特征或由不同元素混合而成,强调其非单一性。

“The city has a variegated cultural heritage from different immigrant groups.”

(这座城市融合了不同移民群体带来的多元文化遗产。)

“His variegated career included stints as a teacher, chef, and journalist.”

(他丰富多彩的职业经历包括当过教师、厨师和记者。)

同义词:multicolored, motley, dappled, checkered, mottled

常见短语

variegated foliage — 特指植物叶片上自然形成的彩色斑纹或边缘异色现象,常用于园艺描述。

“The botanical garden has a special section dedicated to plants with variegated foliage.”

(植物园设有专门区域展示具有斑叶的植物品种。)

variegated pattern — 指由不规则颜色区块组成的装饰性图案,常见于纺织品、瓷砖或艺术设计领域。

“The ceramic tiles were arranged in a beautiful variegated pattern.”

(瓷砖被拼贴成精美的杂色图案。)