colour
/ˈkʌlə/ · /ˈkʌlər/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #378 in the learning path
颜色；色彩
Definitions
n. The appearance of something as red, blue, green, and so on.
颜色；色彩
v. To give something a colour using pencils, paint, or dye.
给……涂色；染色
Example
What colour should we paint the kitchen walls?
我们该把厨房的墙刷成什么颜色？
The colour of classroom walls may influence students' moods and their ability to concentrate.
教室墙壁的颜色可能影响学生的情绪和专注能力。
Collocations
- bright colours
- colour scheme
- colour in a picture
- change colour
Word family
- colourful (adj.)
- colourless (adj.)
- colouring (n.)
Synonyms
- hue
- shade
Usage tip
英式拼写为colour，美式为color。
FAQ
- What does colour mean?
- The appearance of something as red, blue, green, and so on. To give something a colour using pencils, paint, or dye.
- How is colour pronounced?
- UK /ˈkʌlə/, US /ˈkʌlər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
