Sheen



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.光辉, 光泽
• ［英］ n.光辉, 光泽 ( a bright or shining condition)
• ［例］ The moon laid a brilliant sheen across the water.

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Etymology: Middle English shene, from Old English scīene; akin to Old English scēawian to look — more at show
• Date: before 12th century
• 1. archaic beautiful
• 2. archaic shining, resplendent

II. intransitive verb

• Date: 14th century
• to be bright ; show a sheen

III. noun

• Date: 1600
• 1.
  • a. a bright or shining condition ; brightness
  • b. a subdued glitter approaching but short of optical reflection
  • c. a lustrous surface imparted to textiles through finishing processes or use of shiny yarns
• 2. a textile exhibiting notable sheen
• ? sheeny adjective

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