silky
/ˈsɪl.ki/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɪl.ki/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsil-kē/ (ame, mw) · /ˈsɪlki/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɪlki/ (ame, ipa)
silky — 形容詞
- silkypositive
- silkiercomparative
- silkiestsuperlative
1. having a very soft, smooth surface that feels pleasant to touch — used especiall
絲滑的
像絲綢般柔軟光滑的
having a very soft, smooth surface that feels pleasant to touch — used especially about hair, skin, fabric, or fur, as if it were made of silk.
Theo's cat has the most beautiful silky fur that everyone wants to stroke.
Theo 的貓有著最美麗的絲滑毛髮，每個人都想撫摸牠。
silky + fur — common noun collocation
After using the conditioner, Elena's hair felt silky and looked shiny.
使用潤髮乳之後，Elena 的頭髮摸起來很絲滑，看起來也很有光澤。
feel + silky — linking verb pattern
Mei chose a dress made of a silky fabric that moved softly with every step.
Mei 選了一件由絲滑布料製成的洋裝，走動時布料輕柔飄動。
The chocolates had a silky filling that melted slowly on Kwame's tongue.
那些巧克力有絲滑的內餡，在 Kwame 的舌尖上慢慢融化。
The new lotion kept Grace's skin silky and smooth all day long.
新的乳液讓 Grace 的肌膚整天保持絲滑柔嫩。
文法句型
silky + noun
be/look/feel + silky
用法筆記
Common with parts of the body (hair, skin, fur, coat) and fabrics. Also used for food and drink that feel smooth in the mouth (silky chocolate, silky sauce).
常見錯誤
silky — 副詞
1. in a way that is very smooth and soft, often moving or flowing with a pleasant,
絲滑地
柔軟光滑地；順暢地
in a way that is very smooth and soft, often moving or flowing with a pleasant, effortless quality — used especially about liquids, fabrics, or movements.
The warm sauce poured silkily over the rice, coating every grain evenly.
溫熱的醬汁絲滑地淋在米飯上，均勻包裹住每一粒米。
poured + silkily — describing liquid movement
The scarf slipped silkily through Arjun's fingers as he folded it.
那條圍巾在 Arjun 摺疊時絲滑地從他指間滑過。
verb + silkily — adverb of manner pattern
The cat's tail swished silkily back and forth while it watched the bird.
貓咪的尾巴絲滑地左右甩動，一邊盯著那隻鳥。
Cream from the jar spread silkily across Diego's sunburned shoulders.
罐子裡的乳霜絲滑地在 Diego 曬傷的肩膀上抹開。
文法句型
verb + silkily
用法筆記
Less common than the adjective. Often describes how a liquid flows, a fabric moves or falls, or how an animal moves. Frequently appears with verbs of motion or pouring.