alabaster
UK/'ælәbɑ:stә/US
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Definitions
n.
A fine-grained, usually white stone (gypsum or calcite) used for carving and decoration.
雪花石膏；方解石
adj.
Made of alabaster; resembling it in being white, smooth, and translucent.
雪花石膏制的；洁白光滑的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishalabasterother
=alabaster
Common Collocations
- 1.alabaster stone雪花石膏
- 2.alabaster sculpture雪花石膏雕刻
- 3.pure alabaster纯白石膏
Example Sentences
- 1.
The sculpture was carved from pure alabaster with intricate details.
- 2.
The statue was carved from white alabaster stone.
- 3.
Her alabaster skin seemed to glow in the lamplight.