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pastel

UK/pæ'stel/US
TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

n.

A soft, pale shade of color; a crayon or drawing made with dried pigment paste.

柔和的浅色;粉蜡笔;粉蜡笔画

adj.

Of a soft, pale, delicate color.

柔和的,淡色的

Root Breakdown

Loanword
pastelother
=pastel

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She chose pastel colors for the nursery to create a calm environment.

  • 2.

    The artist used pastel crayons to create soft, blended textures in the landscape.

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