lilac

/ˈlaɪlək/ (bre, ipa) · [lˈaɪlˌæk] /ˈlaɪlək/ (ame, ipa) · [lˈaɪlˌæk] /ˈlī-ˌläk How to pronounce lilac (audio) -ˌlak How to pronounce lilac (audio) -lək/ (ame, mw) · /ˈlaɪ.lək/ (bre, ipa) · [lˈaɪlˌæk] /ˈlaɪ.lək/ (ame, ipa)

lilac — 名詞

1. a garden shrub or small tree that grows sweet-smelling clusters of purple, pale

1.名詞A2
釋義

紫丁香

會開香花的灌木或小樹

a garden shrub or small tree that grows sweet-smelling clusters of purple, pale violet, or white blossoms

例句

Élise cut fresh lilacs from the yard and set them on the table.

Élise 從院子裡剪下新鮮的紫丁香，放到桌上。

common collocation: cut / smell / plant lilacs

The lilac by Karim's gate filled the lane with a sweet smell.

Karim 家門邊的那株紫丁香讓小巷裡都是甜香。

用法筆記

In gardening talk, lilac can mean the whole bush or one of its flower clusters. The plural lilacs often refers to cut branches used indoors.

2. a light purple colour that has a soft pink tone in it

2.名詞A2
釋義

淡紫色

帶粉調的淺紫色

a light purple colour that has a soft pink tone in it

例句

Jason mixed white paint with purple to get a soft lilac.

Jason 把白色顏料和紫色混在一起，調出柔和的淡紫色。

pattern: get / choose / use a lilac

The designer added touches of lilac to the cafe walls and menus.

設計師在咖啡館的牆面和菜單上加了幾處淡紫色點綴。

同義詞
  • lavender

    usually paler and a little more grey than lilac

  • mauve

    often duller and less pink than lilac

用法筆記

Usually uncountable when you name the colour itself. Use a lilac when you mean one particular shade in paint, fabric, or design.

lilac — 形容詞