discoloured

discoloured — adjective

1. having a colour that looks different from the original, usually because of age,

1.形容詞B1
釋義

having a colour that looks different from the original, usually because of age, stains, heat, or other damage that makes it look less attractive.

例句

Esteban's white shirt was discoloured after being washed with a red towel.

passive: be discoloured after [event]

Beatrix noticed that the old photograph in the hallway had become discoloured around the edges.

collocation: become discoloured

同義詞
  • faded

    specifically describes loss of colour intensity from light or age, not staining

  • stained

    focuses on marks from a spilled or absorbed substance; stronger implication of dirt or permanent marking

  • tarnished

    used for metals like silver or brass that have darkened from oxidation

  • yellowed

    describes paper, teeth, or fabrics that have turned yellow over time

反義詞
  • bright

    fresh, clear, and full of original colour

  • pristine

    perfectly clean and unchanged from the original condition

文法句型

be + discoloured

discoloured + noun

用法筆記

Commonly paired with cause markers: 'from' (discoloured from heat/smoke) or 'by' (discoloured by a spill). Frequently used to describe fabrics, teeth, photographs, paint, metals, and food.

常見錯誤

❌This milk is discoloured even though it is still fresh.
✅This milk has changed colour even though it is still fresh.
💡'discoloured' implies the change is unwelcome or a sign of reduced quality; neutral colour variation uses different wording.
❌The walls are discolour.
✅The walls are discoloured.
💡'discoloured' is the adjective form; there is no adjective 'discolour' in standard English.