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grey

/ɡreɪ/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #390 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

v. Develop grey hair as you get older.

头发变灰白

Example

A grey cat was sleeping on the windowsill.

一只灰猫正在窗台上睡觉。

Grey concrete buildings can appear less welcoming than neighbourhoods with colourful homes and abundant green space.

灰色混凝土建筑可能不如拥有彩色住宅和充足绿地的街区亲切宜人。

Collocations

  • grey hair
  • grey clouds
  • turn grey
  • a grey area

Word family

  • greyish (adj.)
  • greyness (n.)

Usage tip

grey为英式拼写,gray为美式拼写。

FAQ

What does grey mean?
Having a colour between black and white. The colour between black and white. Develop grey hair as you get older.
How is grey pronounced?
UK /ɡreɪ/, US /ɡreɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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