carnation

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英文释义

n. Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
n. a pink or reddish-pink color
s. pink or pinkish

中文翻译

n. 康乃馨, 粉红色
[医] 肉色, 天然肉色

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Collins 星级
15,758
BNC 频率
18,352
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记忆技巧

“carnation”由词根“carn-”和后缀“-ation”组成。“carn-”源自拉丁语“caro”，意为“肉”，而“-ation”表示“状态、过程”。可以联想到“肉色花”，因为康乃馨常被认为是肉色或淡粉色的花。

例句

1. She received a beautiful carnation for her birthday.
她在生日时收到了一个美丽的康乃馨。
2. The teacher wore a red carnation on her dress.
老师的裙子上别着一朵红色的康乃馨。
3. Carnations are often used in bouquets for special occasions.
康乃馨常用于特殊场合的花束中。

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