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gray

/ɡreɪ/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #314 in the learning path

灰色的;灰白的

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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.

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