silken

IPA/ˈsɪlkən/
KK[sˈɪlkən]IPA/ˈsɪlkən/

silken — 形容詞

  • silkenpositive
  • more silkencomparative
  • most silkensuperlative

1. describes a surface, material, or body part that feels soft and smooth to the to

1.形容詞B2
釋義

絲滑的

柔軟光滑有光澤的

describes a surface, material, or body part that feels soft and smooth to the touch, with a gentle shine similar to that of silk

例句

Minh brushed her grandmother's long silken hair before the wedding ceremony.

Minh 在婚禮前為祖母梳理她那頭絲綢般的長髮。

collocation: silken hair

The silken fabric of Ayesha's dress shimmered under the ballroom lights.

Ayesha 那件絲滑的禮服在宴會廳的燈光下閃閃發亮。

collocation: silken fabric

常見搭配
  • silken hair
  • silken fabric
  • silken skin
  • silken fur
  • silken scarf
同義詞
  • silky

    more common in everyday speech; silken has a more literary or formal tone

  • smooth

    broader meaning; does not carry the shine or luxurious feel of silken

  • satiny

    specifically describes a glossy, smooth surface similar to satin fabric

反義詞
  • rough

    the opposite of a smooth surface

  • coarse

    describes a texture that is thick and uneven, the opposite of silken

文法句型

silken + noun describing a surface or fabric

用法筆記

Often used in literary or descriptive writing rather than everyday conversation. Focuses on the feel and appearance of a surface, not the material itself — contrast with silk (meaning 'made of silk').

常見錯誤

She bought a silken blouse for the party.
She bought a silk blouse for the party.
silken describes the texture or look, not the material the item is made from.
The kitten's silken fur was so soft.
The kitten's silky fur was so soft.
silky is more common than silken in everyday descriptions of animal fur.

2. describes a sound — especially a voice, musical note, or soft spoken tone — that

2.形容詞C1
釋義

柔和的

形容聲音平滑悅耳的

describes a sound — especially a voice, musical note, or soft spoken tone — that is smooth, gentle, and pleasing to hear

例句

The pianist's silken tones filled the concert hall with warmth.

鋼琴家柔和的琴聲讓音樂廳充滿溫暖的氛圍。

collocation: silken tones (describing music)

Eli spoke in a silken whisper that calmed the frightened child.

Eli 以輕柔的低語安撫了受到驚嚇的孩子。

collocation: silken whisper

常見搭配
  • silken voice
  • silken tones
  • silken whisper
  • silken sound
同義詞
  • silky

    more common for describing voices; silken is more poetic

  • smooth

    broader term; less specific to the warm, luxurious quality of silken sounds

  • mellifluous

    more formal; specifically describes a voice or music that is sweet and flowing

反義詞
  • harsh

    the opposite of a smooth, pleasant sound

  • grating

    describes an unpleasant, irritating sound

文法句型

silken + noun describing a sound or voice

用法筆記

This sense is less common than the texture sense and is used mainly in formal, literary, or poetic contexts. Silken carries a more refined tone than the alternative silky when describing voices or music.

常見錯誤

The engine had a silken purr.
The engine had a smooth purr.
silken is not used for mechanical sounds; it describes voices, music, or gentle natural sounds.

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  • silken smooth