still-life

🇬🇧 UK/'stɪl-laɪf/🇺🇸 US/'stil'laif/

Definitions

n.

A painting or drawing of inanimate objects such as fruit, flowers, or household items.

静物画;静物

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
still-lifeother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.still-life painting静物画
  • 2.still-life drawing静物素描
  • 3.classical still-life古典静物画
  • 4.still-life composition静物构图

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The museum's collection includes a stunning still-life by the Dutch master Vermeer.

  • 2.

    She spent the afternoon painting a still-life of apples and a ceramic vase.

  • 3.

    Still-life painting teaches artists to observe light, shadow, and texture with great precision.

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