vermeil

n. 朱红色, 镀金的银(或铜等) a. 朱红色的, 鲜红色的

发音

UK /ˈvɜː.meɪl/
US /ˈvɝ.mɪl/
US /ˈvɝ.meɪl/

词形变化

vermeils 复数 vermeils more vermeil 比较级 most vermeil 最高级

别名

vermile vermil

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Vermilion; bright red.

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  2. 2.

    Silver gilt or gilt bronze.

  3. 3.

    A liquid composition applied to a gilded surface to give luster to the gold.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Bright scarlet, vermilion.

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  2. 2.

    Specifically of faces, lips etc.: red, ruddy, healthy-looking.

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词源

From Middle English vermayle, from Old French vermeil (“vermilion”), from Latin vermiculus (“little worm”), from vermis (“worm”), ultimately in reference to Kermes vermilio, a type of scale insect used to make a crimson dye. Doublet of vermicule.

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