aqua
/ˈækwə/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɑːkwə/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈä-kwə also ˈa-/ (ame, mw) · /ˈæk.wə/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɑː.kwə/ (ame, ipa)
aqua — 名詞
1. a pale colour somewhere between blue and green, like the water in a clean swimmi
水藍色
介於藍綠之間的淡色，像泳池水的顏色
a pale colour somewhere between blue and green, like the water in a clean swimming pool or a tropical sea.
Mei painted the bathroom walls a soft aqua to make the small room feel airy.
美依把浴室牆面漆成柔和的水藍色，讓這個小房間看起來更通風。
modifier: a soft aqua
The bridesmaids wore long dresses in aqua, which matched the ribbons on the chairs.
伴娘們穿著水藍色的長裙，剛好和椅子上的緞帶顏色相配。
in aqua (worn / coloured in)
From the plane, the shallow water around the island shone a brilliant aqua.
從飛機上看下去，島嶼周圍的淺水閃著明亮的水藍色。
Esme chose aqua for the kitchen tiles because it reminded her of the sea near her hometown.
卡洛斯選了水藍色的廚房磁磚，因為這讓他想起家鄉附近的海。
The new logo mixes aqua with bright orange to give a fresh, summery feel.
新的標誌把水藍色和亮橘色搭在一起，營造出清新夏日的感覺。
文法句型
aqua + noun (as modifier)
用法筆記
Often used before another noun to describe the colour of clothes, walls, or paint, as in 'aqua dress' or 'aqua paint'. Unlike 'blue' or 'green', it suggests a soft, pale shade rather than a strong one.
常見錯誤
2. the word for water that is printed on the labels of cosmetics, drinks, or medici
水；標籤水
化妝品或藥品標籤上代表水的字
the word for water that is printed on the labels of cosmetics, drinks, or medicines, especially in the list of ingredients.
The first item on the shampoo label is aqua, which simply means water.
洗髮精標籤上的第一個成分是 aqua，意思就是水。
aqua = water on ingredient lists
Jamal checked the moisturiser and saw that aqua made up most of the bottle.
莉娜檢查保濕乳，發現 aqua 占了整瓶大部分的容量。
Many face creams sold in Europe list aqua before any active ingredient.
在歐洲販售的許多面霜，會把 aqua 列在所有有效成分之前。
The pharmacist explained that aqua on the cough syrup just meant purified water.
藥師解釋止咳糖漿上的 aqua 其實就是純水。
文法句型
aqua + ingredient name on a label
用法筆記
Almost only seen on packaging and ingredient lists, not in everyday speech. Distinguish from sense 1 (the colour): here 'aqua' is a noun standing for water itself, not a shade.
常見錯誤
aqua — 形容詞
1. having a pale shade between blue and green, like clear shallow seawater.
水藍色的
顏色像淺海水般介於藍綠之間
having a pale shade between blue and green, like clear shallow seawater.
Yuki wore an aqua scarf that brought out the colour of her eyes.
由紀戴著一條水藍色的圍巾，襯托出她眼睛的顏色。
attributive: aqua + noun
The kitchen cupboards are aqua, with shiny silver handles.
廚房的櫥櫃是水藍色的，搭配亮亮的銀色把手。
predicative: be + aqua
Theo bought new aqua trainers that glowed under the gym lights.
馬可斯買了一雙新的水藍色運動鞋，在健身房燈光下閃閃發亮。
The hotel pool looked aqua under the bright midday sun.
正午陽光下，飯店泳池看起來呈現水藍色。
Her grandmother's old teapot had tiny aqua flowers painted on the lid.
她奶奶的舊茶壺蓋子上畫著一朵朵小小的水藍色花。
- crimson
a strong, warm red — the visual opposite of pale aqua
文法句型
aqua + noun
be + aqua
用法筆記
Usually placed before a noun. Unlike darker colour adjectives such as 'navy' or 'teal', 'aqua' suggests a clean, light, almost watery shade.