
Definitions
adj. having a colour between black and white
灰色的;灰白的
n. the colour between black and white
灰色
adj. dark and cloudy, or lacking cheerfulness
阴沉的;阴郁的
Example
My grandfather wears a gray coat every winter.
我祖父每年冬天都穿一件灰色外套。
Replacing gray concrete surfaces with green spaces can make urban neighbourhoods more attractive and welcoming.
用绿地取代灰色混凝土铺面,可以让城市社区更美观、更宜居。
Collocations
- gray hair
- gray skies
- a gray area
Word family
- grayness (n.)
- grayish (adj.)
Synonyms
- grey
Usage tip
gray为美式拼写,英式通常写grey。
FAQ
- What does gray mean?
- having a colour between black and white the colour between black and white dark and cloudy, or lacking cheerfulness
- How is gray pronounced?
- UK /ɡreɪ/, US /ɡreɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.