acrylics
acrylics — 形容詞
1. describing a type of quick-drying paint or protective coating that uses an acryl
壓克力塗料
以壓克力樹脂為基底製成的顏料或保護漆
describing a type of quick-drying paint or protective coating that uses an acrylic substance as its base
Javier bought a set of acrylic paints in bright colours for the mural project.
Javier 為壁畫計畫買了一組色彩鮮豔的壓克力顏料。
collocation: acrylic paints
The art teacher showed the children how to thin acrylic colours with water.
美術老師教孩子們如何用水稀釋壓克力顏料。
Kwame applied two coats of acrylic varnish to protect the wooden tabletop.
Kwame 塗了兩層壓克力保護漆來保護木桌面。
Suyin added an acrylic medium so the paint flowed smoothly across the canvas.
Suyin 加入壓克力調和劑，讓顏料在畫布上流動得更順暢。
The kitchen walls were coated in a white acrylic finish that wiped clean easily.
廚房牆壁塗了一層白色壓克力面漆，輕輕一擦就乾淨了。
- latex
different chemical base; latex paint uses a water-based emulsion
- water-based
many acrylic paints are water-based, but not all
用法筆記
Distinguish from the material sense (adjective/2): this describes liquid paints or coatings, not solid objects. Often appears before paint, medium, varnish, or finish.
2. made from a strong, clear plastic that can be shaped when heated and is often us
壓克力製的
以壓克力塑膠材質製成的物品
made from a strong, clear plastic that can be shaped when heated and is often used instead of glass
Yuki replaced the broken window with an acrylic panel that let in more light.
Yuki 換掉破掉的窗戶，裝上透光更好的壓克力板。
collocation: acrylic panel
The museum displayed the ancient coins inside a sealed acrylic case.
博物館將古錢幣展示在密封的壓克力展示櫃裡。
collocation: acrylic case
Dimitri chose acrylic shelves for the bathroom because they would not rust.
Dimitri 選擇壓克力層架放在浴室，因為不會生鏽。
The restaurant's new sign was a large acrylic board lit from behind.
餐廳的新招牌是一塊大型壓克力板，從背面打光。
Amara wore an acrylic badge holder clipped to the front of her white coat.
Amara 在白袍前別了一個壓克力名牌套。
- plastic
broader term; acrylic is one specific type of plastic
- plexiglass
trademark name for a brand of acrylic sheet
用法筆記
Distinguish from the paint sense (adjective/1): this describes solid plastic objects, not liquid paints or coatings.
3. describing a substance that comes from acrylic acid, a chemical compound used as
丙烯酸的
由丙烯酸或其衍生物構成的化學屬性
describing a substance that comes from acrylic acid, a chemical compound used as a building block for plastics, paints, and adhesives
Dr. Nkosi measured the acrylic acid level in each sealed glass tube.
Nkosi 博士量測了每支密封玻璃管中丙烯酸的含量。
collocation: acrylic acid
The acrylic polymer softened when Mei added too much solvent to the mixture.
Mei 加入太多溶劑後，丙烯酸聚合物開始軟化。
collocation: acrylic polymer
A thin acrylic coating on the steel beam stopped it from rusting in salt air.
鋼樑上的薄丙烯酸塗層防止它在鹽分空氣中生鏽。
The laboratory found traces of four acrylic compounds at the old factory site.
實驗室在舊工廠場址發現了四種丙烯酸化合物的痕跡。
Fatima compared three acrylic derivatives to see which one bonded best to glass.
Fatima 比較了三種丙烯酸衍生物，看哪一種與玻璃的結合力最好。
用法筆記
Used only in technical and scientific writing. Common collocates are acid, polymer, monomer, compound, and resin.
acrylics — 名詞
1. a fast-drying paint made by mixing coloured powder with an acrylic liquid; widel
壓克力顏料
以壓克力乳液為基底的快乾型繪畫顏料
a fast-drying paint made by mixing coloured powder with an acrylic liquid; widely used by artists because it can be thinned with water and sticks to many surfaces
Thandiwe switched from oils to acrylics because they dried much faster.
Thandiwe 從油畫顏料改用壓克力顏料，因為乾得快很多。
collocation: switch to acrylics
The art shop sold acrylics in small tubes and in larger plastic pots.
美術用品店販售小支裝和大塑膠罐裝的壓克力顏料。
Anders mixed his acrylics with a glossy medium to give the portrait a wet shine.
Anders 將壓克力顏料與亮光調和劑混合，讓肖像畫帶有濕潤光澤。
Hester taught the beginners how to blend acrylics smoothly on the paper.
Hester 教初學者如何在紙上平順地暈染壓克力顏料。
Children enjoy working with acrylics because spills wash out with soap and water.
孩子們喜歡用壓克力顏料，因為沾到手上用肥皂和水就能洗掉。
- acrylic paint
the full term; 'acrylics' is the shorter, more common form among artists
- oil paint
different medium; oil paint dries much more slowly and requires solvents
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'acrylics' when talking about the paint medium as a category. Distinguish from noun/2, which refers to the finished painting, not the paint itself.
常見錯誤
2. a picture or piece of art created using acrylic paints on canvas, paper, or boar
壓克力畫作
使用壓克力顏料完成的繪畫作品
a picture or piece of art created using acrylic paints on canvas, paper, or board
Sanjay hung his new acrylics along the gallery's brightest wall for the opening.
Sanjay 將他的壓克力新作掛在畫廊最亮的牆面上迎接開幕。
plural form: acrylics = acrylic paintings
The café owner bought three small acrylics of the seaside from a local painter.
咖啡店老闆向當地畫家買了三幅海邊風景的小幅壓克力畫。
Noor's acrylics sold faster than her watercolours at the weekend art fair.
Noor 的壓克力畫在週末藝術市集比她的水彩畫賣得更快。
The exhibition featured twelve bold acrylics, each showing a different mountain range.
展覽展出了十二幅大膽的壓克力畫，各描繪不同的山脈景觀。
Ida's latest acrylic, a portrait of her grandmother, won first prize at the show.
Ida 最新的一幅壓克力畫是她祖母的肖像，在展覽中得了頭獎。
- acrylic painting
singular form; 'acrylics' is the more common plural for artworks
- canvas
broader term for any painting on canvas, not specifically acrylic
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural. Distinguish from noun/1: this is the finished artwork, not the paint used to make it.
常見錯誤
3. a strong, clear plastic material that can be shaped when hot, used for making wi
壓克力樹脂
一種透明可塑的硬質塑膠材料
a strong, clear plastic material that can be shaped when hot, used for making windows, signs, furniture, and protective covers
The workshop ordered a large sheet of acrylic for the new greenhouse roof.
工作室為新溫室屋頂訂購了一大片壓克力板。
collocation: sheet of acrylic
Noor chose acrylic over glass because it was lighter and harder to break.
Noor 選擇壓克力而非玻璃，因為更輕且不易碎。
The factory moulded the warm acrylic into the shape of a car headlight cover.
工廠將溫熱的壓克力塑成汽車頭燈罩的形狀。
Suyin built a small table from thick, frosted acrylic that glowed under the lamp.
Suyin 用厚實的霧面壓克力做了一張小桌子，在燈下微微發光。
Old scratched acrylic can be polished back to a clear shine with the right cloth.
舊的刮花壓克力用對的布擦拭，就能恢復透明光澤。
- plexiglass
a trademarked brand of acrylic sheet
- perspex
another trademark; common in British English
- PMMA
technical abbreviation for polymethyl methacrylate
用法筆記
Distinguish from the paint sense (noun/1): this refers to the raw plastic material itself, not to artists' paint.
4. a man-made fiber that feels soft like wool, used for making jumpers, blankets, a
壓克力纖維
觸感似羊毛的人造合成紡織纖維
a man-made fiber that feels soft like wool, used for making jumpers, blankets, and other warm clothing
The label on the jumper said it was made of acrylic, not real wool.
毛衣標籤上寫著材質是壓克力纖維，而非真正的羊毛。
collocation: made of acrylic
Amara bought an acrylic blanket because it was warm and much cheaper than cashmere.
Amara 買了一條壓克力毯子，因為保暖又比喀什米爾便宜很多。
collocation: acrylic blanket
The scarf looked like soft wool, but the shop assistant told Mei it was acrylic.
那條圍巾看起來像軟羊毛，但店員告訴 Mei 那是壓克力纖維。
Kwame washed his acrylic sweater in cold water and dried it flat on a towel.
Kwame 用冷水洗他的壓克力毛衣，鋪在毛巾上晾乾。
Many school uniforms now use acrylic because it holds its shape wash after wash.
許多學校制服現在使用壓克力纖維，因為洗過很多次仍能保持形狀。
- acrylic fiber
technical term for the raw material; 'acrylic' alone is used for the finished fabric
- synthetic wool
descriptive term emphasizing its wool-like feel
用法筆記
When referring to the fabric, 'acrylic' is usually uncountable. Common in clothing labels and textile descriptions.