Translucent



GRE 蓝宝 Barron TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. ( 半) 透明的
• ［英］ adj. ( 半) 透明的 ( allowing light to pass through but not transparent)
• ［记］ trans ( 穿过) +luc ( 明亮) +ent -> 光线能穿过 -> 半透明的
• ［同］ 派生词: translucence ( 半透明)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Latin translucent-, translucens, present participle of translucēre to shine through, from trans- + lucēre to shine — more at light
• Date: 1607
• 1. permitting the passage of light:
  • a. clear, transparent <translucent water>
  • b. transmitting and diffusing light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly
• 2. free from disguise or falseness <his translucent patriotism — Newsweek>
• Synonyms: see clear
• ? translucently adverb

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