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coloured

/ˈkʌləd/ · /ˈkʌlərd/

CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1538 in the learning path

有颜色的;着色的

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Definitions

adj. Having a particular colour or colours rather than being plain.

有颜色的;着色的

Example

Sunlight streamed through the coloured glass onto the floor.

阳光透过彩色玻璃洒在地板上。

Teachers can use coloured blocks to help young children recognise patterns and develop basic mathematical skills.

教师可以用彩色积木帮助幼儿识别规律,培养基本数学技能。

Collocations

  • coloured glass
  • coloured pencils
  • brightly coloured

Word family

  • colour (n.)
  • colour (v.)
  • colourful (adj.)
  • colourless (adj.)

Antonyms

  • colourless

Usage tip

英式coloured,美式colored;避免用于泛指族群。

Note

用于泛指有色人种时通常过时且冒犯;部分地区有特定身份用法。

FAQ

What does coloured mean?
Having a particular colour or colours rather than being plain.
How is coloured pronounced?
UK /ˈkʌləd/, US /ˈkʌlərd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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