semi-transparency

semi-transparency — 名詞

1. the quality of a material or layer that allows some light to pass through it, so

1.名詞B2
釋義

半透明性

光線可部分穿透的性質

the quality of a material or layer that allows some light to pass through it, so that shapes or objects on the other side can be seen but not with full detail or clarity

例句

The frosted glass door offered enough semi-transparency for workers to see approaching shadows.

霧面玻璃門具有足夠的半透明性，讓員工能看到走近的人影。

semi-transparency of + [material]: frosted glass

Emre admired the semi-transparency of the dragonfly's wings as the insect rested on his palm.

Emre 欣賞蜻蜓翅膀的半透明性，當時這隻昆蟲正停在他的掌心上。

semi-transparency of + [concrete object]: wings

同義詞
  • translucence

    more common in scientific or technical contexts; implies light passes through but images are blurred

  • semitransparence

    a rarer, more formal alternative, almost identical in meaning

  • partial transparency

    a plainer, everyday phrase used instead of the single-word term

反義詞
  • opacity

    the quality of blocking all light so nothing can be seen through the material

文法句型

semi-transparency of + [material]

用法筆記

Typically describes the physical property of materials such as glass, fabric, plastic, or natural membranes. The prefix semi- suggests a middle state between full transparency and complete opacity.

常見錯誤

❌The semi-transparency of pure glass is very high.
✅The transparency of pure glass is very high.
💡semi-transparency means only partial clarity, not full see-throughness.
❌The semi-transparencies of different fabrics vary.
✅The semi-transparency of different fabrics varies.
💡this noun is uncountable and does not take a plural form.