blood-red
/ˌblʌd ˈred/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌblʌd ˈred/ (ame, ipa)
blood-red — noun
1. a vivid dark red colour that looks like the colour of fresh blood, often used to
a vivid dark red colour that looks like the colour of fresh blood, often used to describe dramatic or striking shades of red
Each autumn the maple trees turn a brilliant <hw>blood-red</hw> that attracts visitors from afar.
collocation: turn + blood-red (change of colour)
Sofia chose a <hw>blood-red</hw> for the living room walls to create a warm cosy atmosphere.
The artist slowly mixed pigments on her palette until she achieved the perfect deep <hw>blood-red</hw>.
In Chinese tradition a bride's wedding gown is often a rich <hw>blood-red</hw> that symbolises happiness.
The sunset over Halong Bay shifted from orange to deep <hw>blood-red</hw> as darkness fell.
文法句型
[article] + blood-red
turn + blood-red
a [intensifier] + blood-red
用法筆記
Can be modified by intensifiers such as deep, dark, rich, or vibrant. Often used with the indefinite article a when referring to a specific shade: a deep blood-red.
常見錯誤
blood-red — adjective
1. having a bright red colour that is the same as or similar to the colour of fresh
having a bright red colour that is the same as or similar to the colour of fresh blood, typically used to describe fabrics, natural scenes, or vivid objects
Mei-Lin wrapped a <hw>blood-red</hw> scarf around her neck before walking out into the snow.
collocation: blood-red + scarf (clothing)
The old temple gate was painted a <hw>blood-red</hw> colour that had lasted for centuries.
A <hw>blood-red</hw> sun hung low over the desert casting long shadows across the dunes.
Dr. Okafor pointed to the <hw>blood-red</hw> warning label on the medicine bottle.
The Watanabe family hung a <hw>blood-red</hw> banner outside their shop for the New Year celebration.
- crimson
can describe the same colour range; slightly more poetic and formal
- ruby-red
more jewel-like and precious in connotation
- cherry-red
lighter and warmer than blood-red, less intense
- pale
of a light, washed-out colour
- flesh-coloured
pale pinkish-beige, opposite in intensity
文法句型
blood-red + noun
painted + blood-red
用法筆記
This compound adjective is always hyphenated and comes directly before the noun it describes. It is not used predicatively (NOT: The scarf was blood-red should be avoided in formal writing; use a deep blood-red colour instead).