单词 | satiny |
释义 | satinyadj. Resembling satin; having the appearance or feel of satin; smooth or glossy like satin. ΘΚΠ the world > space > shape > flatness or levelness > smoothness > [adjective] > like specific substance or material silken1513 marble1558 ivorya1586 velvet1592 satin1605 silka1616 velvet-like1677 satin-like1680 satined1693 satiny1693 velvety1752 marbly1814 satin-smooth1838 ivorine1888 ivoried1890 swanskin1925 the world > matter > light > reflection > [adjective] > lustrous or shining with reflected light > of or like precious stones, metals, or fabrics > with a satin-like lustre satin1605 satined1693 satiny1693 1693 J. Evelyn tr. J. de La Quintinie Compl. Gard'ner i. iii. ii. 86 The Pear..has a satiny Skin [Fr. la peau satinée], and a Colour between Green and White. 1786 J. Abercrombie Arrangem. Plants 82 in Gardeners Daily Assistant Its moon shape, sattiny pellucid seed-pods. 1830 J. Lindley Introd. Nat. Syst. Bot. 45 They have the appearance of thin satiny paper. 1862 W. A. Miller Elements Chem. (ed. 2) III. 264 Melissin..crystallizes..in satiny crystals. 1882 Garden 11 Feb. 91/1 This variety bears flowers of a satiny crimson-blush colour. 1907 ‘N. Blanchan’ Birds Every Child should Know xiv. 205 They are solitary creatures..rarely giving you a good look at their satiny, grayish-brown backs and dull-white breasts. 1959 Chester (Pa.) Times 26 Oct. 10/2 Use cornstarch and water to give the sauce a satiny texture. 2010 Times 27 Nov. (Weekend section) 5/1 Her flowing tresses are her one sensual indulgence: shiny, satiny, strategically princessy hair. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1693 |
随便看 |
|
英语词典包含1132095条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。