
purple
/ˈpɜːpəl/ · /ˈpɝːpəl/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #521 in the learning path
紫色的
Definitions
adj. Having a colour made by mixing red and blue
紫色的
n. A colour between red and blue
紫色
Example
He wore a purple scarf with his grey coat.
他穿着灰色外套,围了一条紫色围巾。
Garden designers often combine purple flowers with yellow varieties to create a striking visual contrast.
花园设计师常将紫色花卉与黄色品种搭配,形成鲜明的视觉反差。
Collocations
- dark purple
- pale purple
- purple flowers
Word family
- purplish (adj.)
Usage tip
purple可作形容词或名词;purplish表示“略带紫色的”。
FAQ
- What does purple mean?
- Having a colour made by mixing red and blue A colour between red and blue
- How is purple pronounced?
- UK /ˈpɜːpəl/, US /ˈpɝːpəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.