glassy

IPA/ˈɡlɑːsi/
KK[ɡlˈæsi]IPA/ˈɡlæsi/

glassy — 形容詞

  • glassypositive
  • glassiercomparative
  • glassiestsuperlative

1. describes a surface that is very smooth and bright, reflecting light like a mirr

1.形容詞B1
釋義

光滑明亮

表面平滑光亮如玻璃的

describes a surface that is very smooth and bright, reflecting light like a mirror — for example, a calm lake, a polished table top, or a frozen road after rain.

例句

The lake was so glassy that the hikers saw every mountain peak reflected in it.

湖面光滑明亮，登山客可以看到每一座山頂倒映在水中。

glassy + lake (natural, calm water)

Takashi spent two hours polishing the oak table until its top had a perfect glassy finish.

Takashi花了兩小時打磨那張橡木桌，直到桌面呈現完美的玻璃般光澤。

glassy + finish (achieved through polishing)

常見搭配
  • glassy surface
  • glassy lake
  • glassy floor
  • glassy finish
  • glassy sheet
  • glassy water
同義詞
  • smooth

    general term; does not imply shine or light reflection

  • glossy

    shiny in an artificial, printed, or coated way — used for paper, photos, lip gloss

  • sleek

    smooth and elegant, often describing a well-designed shape or hair

  • shiny

    simpler, more general; covers both natural and artificial shine

反義詞
  • rough

    not smooth to the touch

  • dull

    not reflecting light; the opposite of shiny

  • matte

    having a flat, non-shiny finish

文法句型

glassy + noun (surface, lake, floor)

用法筆記

This sense is most commonly used for natural surfaces (water, ice) or polished man-made surfaces (floors, tables). It is less common for small objects.

常見錯誤

The glassy window is broken.
The glass window is broken.
'glassy' means 'like glass', not 'made of glass'. Use 'glass' (adjective) for the material itself.

2. describes eyes that are wide open, unmoving, and show no emotion or awareness —

2.形容詞B2
釋義

呆滯

眼神空洞無神的

describes eyes that are wide open, unmoving, and show no emotion or awareness — usually a sign of shock, serious illness, extreme tiredness, or the effect of drugs or alcohol.

例句

Kwame stared at the accident scene with a glassy expression, unable to process what he had just seen.

Kwame呆滯地望著事故現場，無法理解自己剛才目睹的一切。

glassy + expression (shock)

When Diego woke up after surgery, his eyes were glassy and he did not recognise his own sister.

Diego手術醒來後眼神呆滯，連自己的妹妹都不認得。

常見搭配
  • glassy eyes
  • glassy stare
  • glassy look
  • glassy expression
同義詞
  • vacant

    empty of thought; more common in formal writing

  • blank

    showing no expression; simpler and more frequent in everyday speech

  • expressionless

    showing no emotion at all; broader than 'glassy', which looks physically fixed

  • dazed

    confused and unable to think clearly; implies disorientation more than empty eyes

反義詞
  • alert

    fully awake and aware

  • bright

    lively and full of energy in the eyes

  • lively

    full of life and expression

文法句型

glassy + eyes / stare / look / expression

eyes + be + glassy

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1 (SMOOTH AND SHINY): this sense applies only to eyes or facial expressions. When describing a person's manner rather than their physical eyes, 'glassy' suggests a temporary, often worrying loss of awareness, not a personality trait.

常見錯誤

He has glassy eyes because he is a shy person.
He had glassy eyes because he had not slept for two days.
'glassy eyes' describes a temporary physical state (tiredness, shock, illness), not a personality trait.

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常見搭配

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副詞搭配

  • perfectly glassy
  • unnaturally glassy

常用片語

  • glassy smooth
  • glassy and still