emerald
emerald — noun
1. a rare bright-green gemstone whose colour comes from traces of chromium in the m
a rare bright-green gemstone whose colour comes from traces of chromium in the mineral beryl; it is cut and polished for use in rings, necklaces, earrings, and other fine jewellery.
Aoi inherited a delicate emerald bracelet from her grandmother, who had worn it for decades.
inherited emerald bracelet as a family heirloom
The gemologist held the raw emerald up to the light and noted a few tiny natural marks inside it.
raw emerald examined before cutting
For their tenth anniversary, Vikram gave Elena a ring with a large square-cut emerald surrounded by small diamonds.
Miners in Colombia dig deep tunnels into the mountains to extract emeralds that sell at auction for huge sums.
The museum display showed an emerald tiara that had belonged to a nineteenth-century European princess.
- beryl
the mineral group that emerald belongs to; beryl itself is colourless or pale, while emerald is the green variety
- gemstone
any precious or semi-precious stone; a more general term for emerald
- jade
a different green stone that is tougher but less transparent; often confused with emerald by non-experts
文法句型
emerald + verb (as subject)
emerald + noun (as modifier)
用法筆記
Frequently used as a modifier before another noun (emerald ring, emerald mine). Natural emeralds almost always contain small inclusions; a flawless emerald is extremely rare and expensive.
常見錯誤
2. a rich vivid green shade, similar to the colour of the gemstone called an emeral
a rich vivid green shade, similar to the colour of the gemstone called an emerald; often used in fashion, interior design, and nature descriptions.
Dewi chose a deep emerald for the walls of her study because it made the room feel calm and elegant.
deep emerald as a paint colour for interiors
The designer added several emerald cushions to the grey sofa, giving the living room a fresh and luxurious look.
Evelyn wore a long silk dress in a striking emerald that caught every ray of sunlight as she walked.
The hills after the spring rain were covered in every shade of green, from pale lime to dark emerald.
The packaging for the perfume featured an elegant bottle of emerald-coloured glass with a gold cap.
- green
the general colour category; emerald is a specific shade of green
- jade
another green colour, usually slightly more yellow-green than emerald
- forest green
a darker, less vivid green, often used in fashion; less bright than emerald
文法句型
emerald as a colour noun: 'a deep emerald'
用法筆記
Often appears after the adjective 'deep' (a deep emerald) to distinguish the richest shade of this colour. Can also be used as a compound modifier: emerald-green.
常見錯誤
emerald — adjective
1. describes something that is a rich vivid green, like the colour of the gemstone;
describes something that is a rich vivid green, like the colour of the gemstone; most often used with a following noun such as 'green' or directly before items whose natural or typical colour is this shade.
The bride carried a bouquet of white roses tied with an emerald green ribbon that matched the bridesmaids' dresses.
emerald green + ribbon — attributive colour adjective
Christopher's eyes were an unusual emerald green that people often mentioned when they described him.
The travel brochure showed emerald green water lapping against the white sand of a quiet cove.
Stephanie planted emerald ferns along the shaded side of her garden to create a lush and cool retreat.
The hillside was covered in emerald grass that looked almost too green to be real after the summer rains.
- vivid green
a close synonym that emphasises brightness rather than the specific gemstone comparison
- bright green
a more general term; emerald green is a specific shade of bright green with a slightly blueish undertone
文法句型
emerald + noun (attributive use)
emerald green + noun
用法筆記
Rarely used in predicative position ('the grass is emerald'); it is much more common attributively before the noun or in the compound 'emerald green'. The compound form 'emerald-green' with a hyphen is also standard.