enamelled
enamelled — 形容詞
- enamelledpositive
- more enamelledcomparative
- most enamelledsuperlative
1. describes an object whose outer surface is covered with a hard, glass-like coati
琺瑯的
以琺瑯裝飾的
describes an object whose outer surface is covered with a hard, glass-like coating that was bonded by heat, for decoration or protection
The shop sold beautiful enamelled jewellery made by hand in India.
這間商店販售印度手工製作的美麗琺瑯飾品。
describes handcrafted decorative items
Mei-Lin polished the enamelled surface of the antique teapot until it shone.
Mei-Lin 擦拭古董茶壺的琺瑯表面，直到它閃閃發亮。
The kitchen had white enamelled cupboards that were easy to wipe clean.
廚房裡有白色琺瑯櫥櫃，用抹布一擦就乾淨了。
collocation: enamelled + household object (cupboard)
Dr. Okafor collected enamelled badges from different countries around the world.
Okafor 醫師從世界各地收集琺瑯徽章。
The little enamelled box on her desk held paper clips and sewing pins.
她書桌上那個小小的琺瑯盒子裡放著迴紋針和別針。
collocation: enamelled box
- enamelled jewellery
- enamelled surface
- enamelled cupboards
- enamelled badges
- enamelled box
用法筆記
This sense is used mainly for metal objects such as jewellery, badges, cookware, and decorative boxes.
enamelled — 名詞
1. a material made from melted glass powder that becomes hard and shiny when cool,
琺瑯
熔附於金屬或陶器表面的玻璃質塗層
a material made from melted glass powder that becomes hard and shiny when cool, applied to metal, clay, or glass items to add colour or protect the surface
The artist heated the enamel in a small kiln until it became liquid.
藝術家將琺瑯放入小型窯爐中加熱，直到它變成液體。
verb + enamel: heat enamel in a kiln
Theo learned to apply enamel to copper sheets during an art workshop.
Theo 在藝術工作坊學習如何在銅片上塗琺瑯。
Vintage advertising signs made of enamel are very popular with collectors.
琺瑯製的復古廣告招牌很受收藏家歡迎。
The enamel on the old pot had started to chip away after years of use.
舊鍋子上的琺瑯經過多年使用已經開始剝落。
the enamel on [object] + [verb indicating wear]
Traditional cloisonné uses thin metal wires to separate different colours of enamel.
傳統的掐絲琺瑯使用細金屬線來分隔不同顏色的琺瑯。
domain: cloisonné metalwork technique
- enamel on [metal]
- apply enamel
- colours of enamel
- enamel kiln
- enamel surface
- glaze
used mainly for ceramic coatings; chemically different but visually similar
用法筆記
When referring to the material in general, enamel is uncountable ('enamel is made from glass powder'). When referring to a particular piece coated with it, it can be countable ('a rare Ming enamel').
2. a thick, hard-wearing paint that leaves a smooth, shiny surface once it has drie
瓷漆
乾燥後形成堅硬光澤表面的塗料
a thick, hard-wearing paint that leaves a smooth, shiny surface once it has dried, often used on wood, metal, or walls
Fatima used white enamel paint for the window frames in the living room.
Fatima 用白色瓷漆粉刷客廳的窗框。
The Watanabe family painted their front door with black enamel to match the iron gate.
渡邊家使用黑色瓷漆粉刷大門，以搭配鐵製大門。
collocation: [colour] enamel paint
Enamel paint dries slowly but gives a much harder finish than ordinary wall paint.
瓷漆乾得慢，但乾燥後比一般油漆硬得多。
enamel paint + drying characteristic
The night-shift nurse touched up the chipped enamel on the bathroom cabinet.
大夜班的護士修補浴櫃上剝落的瓷漆。
Oil-based enamel provides a durable surface for outdoor wooden furniture.
油性瓷漆能讓戶外木製家具擁有耐用的表面。
- enamel paint
- white/black enamel
- oil-based enamel
- enamel finish
- apply enamel
- gloss paint
a more general term for any shiny paint; enamel is a specific type of gloss paint
- varnish
a clear coating, not a coloured paint
用法筆記
Enamel paint is distinct from standard emulsion or latex paints — it dries harder and is more resistant to moisture, so it is often used for bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoor surfaces.
常見錯誤
3. the hard, pale outer layer on the visible part of a tooth, which protects the so
琺瑯質
牙齒表面的堅硬白色保護層
the hard, pale outer layer on the visible part of a tooth, which protects the softer material inside from damage and decay
Sugary drinks can slowly wear away the enamel on your teeth.
含糖飲料會慢慢磨損牙齒上的琺瑯質。
The dentist said the patient's enamel was thin and needed extra protection.
牙醫說那名患者的琺瑯質很薄，需要額外保護。
passive: enamel was [adjective] + needed [noun]
Fluoride toothpaste helps to strengthen tooth enamel and prevent cavities.
含氟牙膏有助於強化琺瑯質，預防蛀牙。
Theo brushed his teeth carefully every morning to keep his enamel healthy.
Theo 每天早上仔細刷牙，以保持琺瑯質健康。
collocation: keep enamel healthy
Acid from citrus fruits can soften the enamel if you brush too soon after eating.
柑橘類水果的酸性物質會軟化琺瑯質，如果吃完後馬上刷牙反而會造成傷害。
- tooth enamel
- enamel on teeth
- strengthen enamel
- wear away enamel
- protect enamel
用法筆記
Unlike the other senses of enamel, this meaning has no connection to manufacturing or craft — it refers specifically to a biological substance. Singular only; never used in the plural.
常見錯誤
4. any smooth, hard, shiny surface on an object that looks like the glass-like coat
光滑硬層
類似琺瑯的平滑光澤表面
any smooth, hard, shiny surface on an object that looks like the glass-like coating used on metal or pottery
The enamel on the new cooker was easy to wipe clean after cooking.
新爐具上的光滑硬層用抹布一擦就乾淨了。
Linnea chose a fridge with a glossy enamel finish that showed no fingerprints.
Linnea 挑選了一台具有亮面琺瑯質感、不留指紋的冰箱。
collocation: glossy enamel finish
Cheap jewellery often uses a plastic coating that mimics enamel.
廉價飾品常使用模仿琺瑯外觀的塑膠塗層。
verb + enamel: mimics enamel
The enamel on the laboratory counter resisted acid spills and heat damage.
實驗室檯面的光滑硬層能抵抗酸性液體和熱損傷。
domain: laboratory equipment
The car's enamel paint job stayed shiny for more than ten years without fading.
這輛車的琺瑯烤漆超過十年依然閃亮如新。
- enamel finish
- enamel surface
- enamel coating
- glossy enamel
- mimic enamel
enamelled — 動詞
- enamelledpresent simple I / you / we / they
- enamelleds3rd person singular
- enamelleding-ing form
- enamellededpast simple
1. to cover the surface of a metal, glass, or clay object with a layer of hard, shi
上琺瑯
以琺瑯覆蓋物品表面
to cover the surface of a metal, glass, or clay object with a layer of hard, shiny, glass-like material by melting it onto the object using heat
The craftsman enamelled the silver brooch by hand in his small workshop.
工匠在自己的小工作室裡手工為銀質胸針上琺瑯。
Theo learned to enamel copper dishes at a weekend workshop in Taipei.
Theo 在台北參加的週末工作坊學習為銅盤上琺瑯。
enamel [object] at [event/place]
The factory enamelled thousands of metal road signs every single month.
這家工廠每個月為數千個金屬道路標誌上琺瑯。
passive-compatible context; industrial scale
The artisan carefully enamelled the inside of the gold ring with bright blue pigment.
工匠細心地在金戒指內側上鮮藍色的琺瑯。
be enamelled with + material
The Watanabe family commissioned an artist to enamel their family crest onto a plate.
渡邊家委託一位藝術家將他們的家徽以琺瑯方式繪製在盤子上。
- enamel by hand
- enamel with [colour]
- enamel [object]
- be enamelled
- enamel a surface
文法句型
enamel + noun
be enamelled + with/by
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive form, especially when describing the finished object ('the brooch was enamelled by a master craftsman'). The active form is used when describing the action of the craftsperson.
2. to make the surface of something look more attractive by giving it a bright, col
妝點
以繽紛色彩美化表面
to make the surface of something look more attractive by giving it a bright, colourful, glossy appearance that resembles an enamel coating
Spring rains enamelled the meadow with thousands of tiny wildflowers.
春雨將草地妝點上成千上萬朵小野花。
figurative use: enamelled with [natural element]
The morning sun enamelled the rooftops of the old town with a golden light.
晨光用金色光芒妝點了古城的屋頂。
Ivy had enamelled the north-facing stone wall with deep green leaves.
長春藤用深綠色的葉子妝點了朝北的石牆。
The autumn colours enamelled the hillsides in shades of red and orange.
秋色用紅橙兩色妝點了山坡。
- enamelled with [flowers/light/colours]
- enamel the surface of [nature scene]
文法句型
enamel + noun + with [colour/decorative element]
用法筆記
This is a literary sense, found mainly in poetry and descriptive prose. In everyday English, words like 'decorate' or 'colour' are used instead. Not used in technical or craft contexts.
3. in manufacturing, to give paper, leather, or fabric a smooth, bright surface thr
上光
在紙張或皮革上形成光澤表面
in manufacturing, to give paper, leather, or fabric a smooth, bright surface through a special finishing process
The printing company enamelled the wedding invitations for a more polished look.
印刷公司為婚禮邀請函上光，使其看起來更有質感。
passive-compatible: enamelled for [purpose]
High-end art magazines are usually printed on specially enamelled paper.
高級藝術雜誌通常印刷在經過特殊上光的紙張上。
collocation: enamelled paper
The factory enamelled the leather to give it the typical patent-leather shine.
工廠為皮革上光，使其呈現典型的亮面漆皮光澤。
The book cover was enamelled to make it more resistant to fingerprints.
書封經過上光處理，使其更耐指紋污漬。
- enamelled paper
- enamelled leather
- enamelled fabric
- enamelled surface
文法句型
be enamelled
用法筆記
This sense is specific to industrial or commercial finishing processes. It is not used in everyday conversation about glossy surfaces.
同根字
- enamel名詞B2
- enamel動詞B2
- enamelling名詞C1
- enameller名詞C1
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- enamel paint
- enamel finish
- enamel coating
- enamel surface
- tooth enamel
副詞搭配
- beautifully enamelled
- carefully enamelled
- richly enamelled
常用片語
- enamel on metal
- covered with enamel
- layer of enamel
- chip the enamel
介系詞搭配
- enamel on
- enamelled with
- enamelled in