translucency

/trænzˈluː.sən.si/ (bre, ipa) · /trænˈsluː.sən.si/ (ame, ipa) · /tran(t)s-ˈlü-sᵊn(t)-sē tranz-/ (ame, mw)

translucency — noun

1. the quality in a material that lets some light shine through it but scatters the

1.名詞C1
釋義

the quality in a material that lets some light shine through it but scatters the light enough that shapes and objects on the other side cannot be seen clearly — particularly when this soft, diffused effect is valued for its beauty, as with frosted glass, fine fabrics, or certain gemstones

例句

The translucency of the seashell made it glow when held up to the light.

the + translucency + of + [material] + for describing natural objects

Hamza admired the translucency of the handmade paper, which gave the calligraphy a soft, glowing look.

同義詞
  • translucence

    identical meaning; less common, used mainly in technical or scientific writing

  • semi-transparency

    more literal and descriptive; used in design and material science

  • opalescence

    specific to the milky, rainbow-like effect in certain gemstones and liquids; narrower in scope

反義詞
  • opacity

    the quality of blocking all light; the opposite of translucency

文法句型

the + translucency + of + [material]

用法筆記

Commonly used in descriptions of art, design, and natural materials. Frequently modified by adjectives like 'delicate', 'milky', 'soft', or 'warm'.

常見錯誤

❌The translucency of the window let us see the garden clearly.
✅The translucency of the frosted glass blurred the shapes of the trees outside.
💡Translucency blocks clear vision; if you can see clearly through something, that is transparency, not translucency.