painted
/peɪnt/ (bre, ipa) · [pˈentɪd] /peɪnt/ (ame, ipa)
painted — verb
- paintedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- painteds3rd person singular
- painteding-ing form
- paintededpast simple
1. to put a layer of colored liquid onto a surface such as a wall, door, or piece o
to put a layer of colored liquid onto a surface such as a wall, door, or piece of furniture, usually to change how it looks or to protect it
Salma and her father painted the kitchen walls a warm shade of yellow last weekend.
paint + noun + adjective — describing the color result
The maintenance team painted over the graffiti on the station wall before the morning rush.
phrasal verb pattern: paint over + noun
Ari painted his old wooden chair bright red to match his new curtains.
We need to paint the front door before the rainy season starts next month.
The entire fence was painted white by volunteers from the neighborhood association.
- coat
suggests applying a layer of liquid such as paint or varnish; slightly more technical
- decorate
broader — includes wallpapering, painting, and other finishing work
- whitewash
specifically means painting with a white lime mixture; also used figuratively
- spray-paint
refers to applying paint using an aerosol can rather than a brush or roller
文法句型
paint + noun + adjective
paint over + noun
用法筆記
This is the past-tense or past-participle form of paint. For current or habitual actions, use the base form paint (e.g., 'We paint the fence every two years'). Frequently used with a color adjective after the object: painted the room blue.
常見錯誤
2. to create a picture or scene using colored paints, usually on canvas, paper, or
to create a picture or scene using colored paints, usually on canvas, paper, or a wall
Maja painted a beautiful landscape of the mountains behind her grandmother's farm.
transitive use: paint + [subject matter]
The children painted pictures of their pets during Friday's art class at school.
Amelia has been painting since she was five and now sells her work online.
Asher painted a portrait of his dog using watercolors for his mother's birthday.
Local artists painted colorful murals along the walls of the community garden last summer.
文法句型
paint + noun (subject matter)
paint in + medium
用法筆記
The verb paint (as an artistic activity) takes no preposition before the subject matter: paint a landscape (not paint of a landscape). To specify the material used, add in + medium: painted in oils / painted in watercolors.
常見錯誤
3. to put colored makeup onto your nails, lips, or face to make them more attractiv
to put colored makeup onto your nails, lips, or face to make them more attractive or noticeable
Kemi painted her fingernails a shiny pink color for her best friend's wedding ceremony.
paint + body part + adjective — describing the shade
The actress painted her face with heavy makeup before the stage performance began.
Wren painted bright red lipstick carefully onto her lips before the party on Friday.
The makeup artist painted the model's eyelids with a shimmering gold eyeshadow.
文法句型
paint + body part + adjective
paint + body part + with + noun
用法筆記
In everyday speech, Americans more often say put on makeup or apply makeup for the face. The verb paint in this sense is most natural for nails (paint my nails) or for theatrical makeup.
常見錯誤
painted — noun
1. a thick colored liquid that you spread onto walls, doors, or other firm surfaces
a thick colored liquid that you spread onto walls, doors, or other firm surfaces to change their color or to protect them
The hardware store sells several different kinds of outdoor paint that resist rain and sunlight.
We need to buy another can of white paint to finish the living room walls.
uncountable: a can of paint / a tube of paint
Hari spilled blue paint on the garage floor and tried to clean it up quickly.
The paint on the old bench had started to peel after years of hot summers.
Paul chose a matte paint for the bedroom because glossy paint reflects too much light.
用法筆記
Paint is usually uncountable (some paint, a lot of paint). When referring to individual containers or types, it can be countable: 'This store carries thirty different paints.'
常見錯誤
2. colored substances that come in tubes, jars, or solid blocks and are used by art
colored substances that come in tubes, jars, or solid blocks and are used by artists to create pictures
Paloma bought a new set of oil paints for her advanced landscape painting course.
The art teacher showed the students how to mix paint colors on a flat palette.
collocation: mix paints / blend paints
Watercolor paint is easier to use than oil paint for beginners, the instructor explained.
Zola keeps her acrylic paints in a sealed box so they will not dry out quickly.
The artist squeezed blue paint from a tube onto her palette before starting to work.
用法筆記
In art contexts, paint is often countable when referring to different colors or types: oil paints, acrylic paints, watercolor paints. In general contexts about wall paint, it is uncountable. Distinguish this sense from noun sense 1 (WALL COATING) which focuses on paint for home improvement.