terracotta
/ˌterəˈkɒtə/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌterəˈkɑːtə/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌter.əˈkɒt.ə/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌter.əˈkɑː.t̬ə/ (ame, ipa)
terracotta — 名詞
1. a natural clay material that hardens during firing in a kiln, taking on a warm r
紅陶
經燒製變硬的紅褐色黏土，用於陶器、建築
a natural clay material that hardens during firing in a kiln, taking on a warm reddish-brown look; used since ancient times for roof tiles, bricks, garden pots, and small sculptures.
The garden centre sells large terracotta pots for growing lemon trees on the patio.
這家園藝店有賣大型的紅陶盆栽，適合在 patio 種植檸檬樹。
collocation: terracotta pots
Andrés bought unglazed terracotta roof tiles to restore the old farmhouse in the hills.
Andrés 買了一批無釉的紅陶屋瓦，要修復山區裡那座老農舍。
material property: unglazed terracotta
The terracotta army in China is made up of thousands of life-sized clay soldiers.
中國的兵馬俑是由數千個真人尺寸的陶土士兵組成的。
Chiara prefers terracotta garden pots because the clay lets the soil breathe naturally.
Chiara 偏好紅陶園藝盆，因為這種陶土能讓土壤自然透氣。
- earthenware
a broader term for clay pottery fired at lower temperatures; terracotta is a type of earthenware
- fired clay
describes the material directly; less specific than 'terracotta'
- porcelain
a white, fine-grained, higher-fired ceramic, very different in look and feel from terracotta
用法筆記
Terracotta has been used in architecture since ancient times. The word comes from Italian 'terra cotta', meaning 'baked earth'. The material is porous and often left unglazed for garden pots and roof tiles. When glazed, it becomes waterproof and is sometimes used for decorative tiles and tableware.
常見錯誤
2. a warm brown colour that has a noticeable amount of red in it, close to the natu
紅褐色
類似紅陶顏色的暖棕色
a warm brown colour that has a noticeable amount of red in it, close to the natural look of fired terracotta clay.
Hassan chose warm terracotta for the living room walls to add a cosy feel.
Hassan 選了暖色調的紅褐色來漆客廳牆壁，增添舒適感。
pattern: a warm shade of terracotta
Nadia's new handbag is a beautiful terracotta that goes well with autumn outfits.
Nadia 的新手提包是很漂亮的紅褐色，跟秋冬服裝很搭。
The sunset painted the sky in shades of pink, orange, and deep terracotta.
夕陽將天空染成了粉紅、橘色和深紅褐色。
Asher picked a terracotta-coloured scarf to match his brown leather jacket.
Asher 挑了一條紅褐色的圍巾來搭配他的棕色皮夾克。
- russet
a reddish-brown colour, but usually describes autumn leaves or fabrics rather than a general colour name
- rust
a similar reddish-brown, but more orange and associated with oxidized iron
- burnt sienna
a darker, earthier reddish-brown used in art and painting
文法句型
a warm terracotta
shades of terracotta
terracotta — 形容詞
- terracottapositive
- more terracottacomparative
- most terracottasuperlative
1. describing something that has a warm brownish-red colour, similar to the colour
紅褐色的
帶有紅陶那種暖紅棕色的
describing something that has a warm brownish-red colour, similar to the colour of fired terracotta clay — often used for paint, fabric, clothing, or décor.
Salma wore a long terracotta dress to the autumn wedding reception last Saturday.
Salma 在上週六的秋日婚禮上穿了一襲長款的紅褐色洋裝。
attributive use: terracotta dress
The bedroom walls are painted a soft terracotta colour that makes the room feel cosy.
臥室牆壁漆了柔和的紅褐色，讓房間感覺很溫馨。
pattern: a soft terracotta colour
Zola bought terracotta cushions to add warmth to her grey fabric sofa.
Zola 買了幾個紅褐色的靠枕，為灰色布沙發增添溫暖感。
These plates have a lovely terracotta glaze that gives them an earthy, handmade look.
這些盤子上了一層漂亮的紅褐色釉，呈現出樸實的手作質感。
- terracotta-coloured
a more explicit way to say the same thing, avoiding confusion with the material sense
用法筆記
This sense refers only to the colour, not the material. A 'terracotta dress' is the colour of terracotta but made of fabric. To indicate the material, use the adjective sense MADE OF TERRACOTTA instead.
常見錯誤
2. produced or built using fired terracotta clay, which gives the item a hard, heav
紅陶製的
用紅陶土燒製而成的
produced or built using fired terracotta clay, which gives the item a hard, heavy feel and the characteristic reddish-brown colour of the material.
The museum displays several terracotta statues that were dug up at an ancient Greek site.
博物館展示了幾尊從古希臘遺址出土的紅陶雕像。
attributive: terracotta statues (material)
A large terracotta vase stood in the corner of the hallway, filled with dried flowers.
走廊角落放著一個大型的紅陶花瓶，裡面插滿了乾燥花。
Minho's grandmother keeps her olive oil in a traditional terracotta jar from Crete.
Minho 的祖母用一隻來自克里特島的傳統紅陶罐裝橄欖油。
The old farmhouse roof has curved terracotta tiles that protect against heavy rain.
那座老農舍的屋頂有彎曲的紅陶瓦，可以有效抵擋大雨。
- earthenware
similar material but a broader category; terracotta is a specific type of earthenware
- clay
generic; 'clay pot' is less specific than 'terracotta pot'
用法筆記
This sense refers to the actual material of the object. To distinguish from the colour-only meaning, check if the item could realistically be made of fired clay: a 'terracotta pot' is made of the material; a 'terracotta dress' is only the colour. When context is unclear, use 'terracotta-coloured' for the colour meaning.