velvet
/ˈvelvɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈvelvɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈvel-vət/ (ame, mw) · /ˈvel.vɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈvel.vət/ (ame, ipa)
velvet — 名詞
1. a type of fabric that has a short, thick layer of soft threads on one side, givi
天鵝絨；絲絨
一面有短密絨毛的紡織品
a type of fabric that has a short, thick layer of soft threads on one side, giving it a smooth and slightly shiny surface; used for making clothes, curtains, and covers for furniture
Emma chose a deep burgundy velvet for her living room curtains.
Emma 選擇了深酒紅色的天鵝絨來做她客廳的窗簾。
uncountable noun for the fabric itself
The vintage evening bag was made of black velvet with gold clasps.
那個復古晚宴包以黑色天鵝絨搭配金色扣環製成。
Tariro carefully brushed the dust off the velvet lining of her coat.
Tariro 仔細刷去大衣天鵝絨內襯上的灰塵。
The designer worked with silk velvet to create the flowing evening gown.
設計師用真絲天鵝絨製作了那件飄逸的晚禮服。
Small pieces of crushed velvet can be used to make pretty hair accessories.
小塊的壓花天鵝絨可以用來製作漂亮的髮飾。
用法筆記
Velvet is an uncountable noun when referring to the material itself. You can say 'a velvet dress' but you cannot say 'a velvet' alone — say 'a piece of velvet' or 'some velvet' instead.
常見錯誤
velvet — 形容詞
- velvetpositive
- velvettercomparative
- velvettestsuperlative
1. crafted from velvet fabric or having its surface covered with velvet material
天鵝絨製的
用天鵝絨製作的
crafted from velvet fabric or having its surface covered with velvet material
The velvet curtains in the old theatre were dark red and very heavy.
老戲院裡的天鵝絨窗簾是深紅色的，而且非常厚重。
Vikram bought a velvet cushion for his favourite reading chair.
Vikram 買了一個天鵝絨靠墊放在他最喜歡的閱讀椅上。
A velvet ribbon held back Aylin's long dark hair during the ceremony.
Aylin 在儀式上用一條天鵝絨緞帶把深色長髮束在腦後。
Otis found a vintage velvet hat at the weekend market for a good price.
Otis 在週末市集找到了一頂復古天鵝絨帽子，價格實惠。
The hotel suite had velvet wallpaper on the wall behind the bed.
那家飯店的套房裡，床頭那面牆貼著天鵝絨壁紙。
- velvety
describes a feel or look similar to velvet, not actual velvet fabric
用法筆記
Used only before a noun (attributive position) to describe objects made of velvet fabric. For predicative use, use a phrase like 'made of velvet' rather than 'is velvet'.
常見錯誤
2. having a pleasingly soft, smooth, and rich feel or appearance, similar to that o
天鵝絨般
質地或觀感柔軟光滑的
having a pleasingly soft, smooth, and rich feel or appearance, similar to that of velvet cloth — used especially to describe skin, a singing voice, darkness, or deep colours
Tamar's voice had a velvet warmth that calmed the frightened child.
Tamar 的聲音帶著天鵝絨般的溫暖，安撫了受驚的孩子。
collocation: velvet warmth (voice quality)
The velvet darkness of the night sky was lit by thousands of tiny stars.
夜晚天鵝絨般的黑暗中，數千顆小星星閃爍著光芒。
collocation: velvet darkness
The pianist produced a velvet tone that filled the concert hall with ease.
那位鋼琴家以天鵝絨般圓潤的音色輕鬆填滿了音樂廳。
Élise painted the bedroom walls in a deep velvet blue that felt warm and cosy.
Élise 把臥室的牆壁漆成了深邃的天鵝絨藍色，感覺溫暖又舒適。
The old wooden table had a velvet surface after years of careful polishing.
那張老木桌經過多年細心擦拭，桌面變得像天鵝絨般光滑。
- rough
having an uneven or coarse surface
用法筆記
This sense describes things that are not actually made of velvet but share its smooth, rich quality. It is commonly used with nouns for voice, skin, darkness, and deep colours such as 'velvet black' or 'velvet red'.