chestnut
chestnut — 形容詞
- chestnutpositive
- more chestnutcomparative
- most chestnutsuperlative
1. having a warm brown colour with red or golden tones in it, like the shell of a c
紅褐色
帶紅色調的棕色
having a warm brown colour with red or golden tones in it, like the shell of a chestnut nut.
Grace chose a chestnut leather sofa for her new living room.
Grace 為她的新客廳選了一張栗色皮革沙發。
chestnut + leather / fabric / hair
The chestnut coat of the mare shone under the morning sunlight.
那匹母馬的栗色皮毛在清晨陽光下閃閃發亮。
Wei painted the wooden fence a warm chestnut colour that matched the earth tones of the garden.
Wei 把木柵欄漆成溫暖的栗色，與花園的土色調很搭配。
Fatima brushed her long chestnut hair until it gleamed softly in the lamplight.
Fatima 梳理她長長的栗色頭髮，直到髮絲在燈光下發出柔和的光澤。
- auburn
used specifically for hair, with stronger red tones than chestnut
- russet
duller, more brownish-red; often describes autumn leaves or fabrics
- reddish-brown
literal description rather than a named colour; less vivid
用法筆記
Most commonly used to describe hair, animal coats, leather, and wood finishes.
常見錯誤
chestnut — 名詞
- chestnutsingular
- chestnutsplural
1. a tall tree belonging to the Castanea group that produces round, edible nuts ins
栗樹
結可食用堅果的落葉喬木
a tall tree belonging to the Castanea group that produces round, edible nuts inside a hard, spiky shell.
The old chestnut tree in Miguel's backyard drops hundreds of nuts every autumn.
Miguel 家後院那棵老栗樹每年秋天都會掉下數百顆堅果。
chestnut tree for the tree itself
Rosa planted a row of young chestnut trees along the eastern edge of her farm.
Rosa 沿著她農場的東邊種了一排小栗樹。
A mature chestnut can grow to more than thirty metres tall.
一棵成熟的栗樹可以長到三十多公尺高。
The chestnut trees in the city park turn golden-brown every October before losing their leaves.
市立公園裡的栗樹每年十月都會轉為金褐色，然後落葉。
- sweet chestnut
the common name for the edible chestnut tree, Castanea sativa
- Castanea
the scientific genus name; too technical for everyday use
用法筆記
Do not confuse with the horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), which produces inedible nuts. The edible chestnut tree belongs to the genus Castanea.
常見錯誤
2. the large, shiny, brown nut that grows on a chestnut tree and is eaten after bei
栗子
栗樹果實，烤熟後食用
the large, shiny, brown nut that grows on a chestnut tree and is eaten after being roasted or cooked.
Elena roasted a pan of fresh chestnuts over the open fire on a cold winter evening.
Elena 在營火上烤了一整鍋新鮮的栗子。
roasted chestnuts — common preparation method
Tariq bought a paper bag of hot roasted chestnuts from a street vendor in the market.
Tariq 在市場向路邊攤販買了一紙袋熱騰騰的糖炒栗子。
Jing added chopped chestnuts to the stuffing for the family's Thanksgiving turkey.
Jing 把切碎的栗子加入感恩節火雞的填料中。
Priya peeled the hot chestnut carefully and popped the soft kernel into her mouth.
Priya 小心地剝開熱栗子，把軟軟的果仁丟進嘴裡。
用法筆記
Chestnuts are sweeter and starchier than most other nuts. They must be cooked before eating and are commonly sold roasted from street stalls in winter.
常見錯誤
3. a horse whose coat is a solid, reddish-brown colour, without black patches or po
栗色馬
毛色為紅棕色的馬匹
a horse whose coat is a solid, reddish-brown colour, without black patches or points on the legs, mane, and tail.
Hassan rode his chestnut along the forest trail every Saturday morning.
Hassan 每週六早上都騎著他那匹栗色馬沿著森林小徑奔馳。
chestnut as a noun for a horse of this colour
The chestnut won first place in the jumping competition at the county fair.
那匹栗色馬在郡級馬術比賽的障礙賽中贏得第一名。
Sana brushed her chestnut's mane until every tangle was gone before the show.
Sana 在比賽前仔細梳理她那匹栗色馬的鬃毛，把所有打結都解開。
Davide's chestnut galloped across the field, its red-brown coat gleaming in the afternoon light.
Davide 的栗色馬奔馳過田野，紅棕色的皮毛在午後陽光下閃閃發光。
用法筆記
In equestrian terminology, a chestnut horse has a red-brown body coat with a mane and tail that match or are slightly lighter. This distinguishes it from a 'bay' (black points) or 'sorrel' (lighter red, no black).
常見錯誤
4. a warm brown colour with noticeable red or golden tones, similar to the shell of
栗色
類似栗子殼的紅棕色
a warm brown colour with noticeable red or golden tones, similar to the shell of a chestnut nut.
The living room walls were painted in a rich chestnut that felt warm and inviting.
客廳牆壁漆上了濃郁的栗色，給人溫暖舒適的感覺。
a rich chestnut — used as an uncountable colour noun
Noor chose a chestnut scarf to bring out the warm tones in her jacket.
Noor 選了一條栗色圍巾來襯托她外套的暖色調。
The old photograph had faded to a soft chestnut shade that reminded Zara of the past.
那張舊照片褪成了柔和的栗色調，讓 Zara 想起從前。
Olu decorated the bedroom in a mix of chestnut and cream for a cosy feel.
Olu 用栗色和奶油色裝飾臥室，營造出溫馨的氛圍。
用法筆記
As a colour name, chestnut sits between brown and auburn on the colour spectrum. It is used for paint, fabrics, hair, and interior design.
5. a joke, story, or remark that has been repeated so many times that it is no long
老掉牙
因重複太多次而不再有趣的故事
a joke, story, or remark that has been repeated so many times that it is no longer amusing or interesting.
Usha groaned when her uncle began telling that old chestnut about the talking parrot.
Usha 的叔叔又開始講那隻會說話的鸚鵡的老掉牙笑話時，她不禁翻了個白眼。
old chestnut — fixed phrase for an overused joke
Quinn's presentation was full of tired chestnuts borrowed from motivational Internet videos.
Quinn 的簡報裡充滿了從激勵影片抄來的陳腔濫調。
Amir laughed politely at the chestnut even though he had heard it at least a dozen times before.
Amir 禮貌地對那個老掉牙的笑話笑了笑，儘管他至少聽過十幾次了。
Valter claims every chestnut he tells is original, but his coworkers have heard all of them.
Valter 說他講的每個老段子都是原創的，但他的同事們早就全都聽過了。
- cliché
broader in scope — refers to any overused expression or idea, not just jokes
- platitude
a dull, obvious remark; more formal and less humorous than chestnut
- bromide
a boring, unoriginal saying intended to soothe; quite formal and dated
- old saw
a proverb or maxim that has been repeated often; similar tone to chestnut
用法筆記
Always preceded by 'old' in the fixed expression 'old chestnut'. Used informally to dismiss a familiar or predictable story. Not appropriate in formal writing.
常見錯誤
6. the hard, durable timber obtained from a chestnut tree, valued for furniture-mak
栗木
栗樹木材，用於家具和建築
the hard, durable timber obtained from a chestnut tree, valued for furniture-making, fencing, and building because of its resistance to rot.
The dining table was made from solid chestnut that had been polished to a warm glow.
那張餐桌是用實心栗木製成的，拋光後散發溫暖的光澤。
solid chestnut — emphasis on the material
Ingrid polished the antique chestnut cabinet until the grain showed clearly.
Ingrid 擦拭那座古董栗木櫃子，直到木紋清晰可見。
The carpenter said chestnut was the best choice for outdoor benches because it resists decay.
木匠說栗木是戶外長凳的最佳選擇，因為它耐腐朽。
The old barn was held up by thick chestnut beams that had lasted more than a hundred years.
那座舊穀倉由厚實的栗木樑支撐，已經屹立超過一百年。
用法筆記
Chestnut wood is lightweight yet strong and naturally resistant to rot, which made it a traditional material for fence posts, railway sleepers, and roof beams. American chestnut was nearly wiped out by blight, so genuine old-growth chestnut is now rare.