alabaster

'ælәbɑ:stә

GRE

n. a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving
n. a hard compact kind of calcite
n. a very light white

n. 雪花石膏
a. 雪花石膏制的

24,934

BNC 频率

22,647

使用频率

alabaster 源于拉丁语 alabaster，与石头有关，指一种白色或浅色的矿物质。可以记住这个词与石材的关系。

例句

1. The statue was carved from beautiful alabaster.

这座雕像是用美丽的石膏石雕刻而成的。

2. She decorated her home with alabaster lamps for a soft glow.

她用石膏石灯装饰家居，营造出柔和的光线。

3. The artist chose alabaster for its smooth texture and light color.

艺术家选择石膏石，因为它光滑的质地和浅色。