ivory
ivory — 名詞
1. the hard, cream-coloured material that grows as the long outer teeth (tusks) of
象牙
大象等動物的長牙材質
the hard, cream-coloured material that grows as the long outer teeth (tusks) of elephants, walruses, and related mammals, once widely carved into jewellery, ornaments, and decorative pieces.
The museum's display includes a set of carved ivory bracelets from the Ming dynasty.
這間博物館的展品包括一組明朝的雕刻象牙手鐲。
collocation: carved ivory / ivory bracelet
International trade in elephant ivory has been banned in most countries since 1989.
自1989年起，多數國家已禁止大象象牙的國際貿易。
collocation: trade in ivory / ban ivory
Elena inherited a small ivory statue of a Buddha from her grandmother.
Elena 從祖母那裡繼承了一尊小型象牙佛像。
Scientists can identify where a piece of ivory came from by testing its DNA.
科學家可以透過DNA檢測來判斷象牙的來源地。
Kian examined the antique ivory comb with a magnifying glass.
Kian 用放大鏡仔細觀察那把古董象牙梳子。
- tusk
refers to the whole tooth structure, not the material itself
用法筆記
Usually uncountable (a piece of ivory, ivory is expensive), but may be countable when referring to specific pieces or types, especially in the plural form 'ivories'.
2. a warm off-white shade with a faint yellow undertone, similar to the colour of e
象牙白
介於白色與淡黃色之間的暖色調
a warm off-white shade with a faint yellow undertone, similar to the colour of elephant tusk.
Anong chose an ivory dress for her wedding day.
Anong 為婚禮挑選了一件象牙白的婚紗。
collocation: ivory dress / wedding
The walls were painted in a warm ivory that caught the afternoon sun.
牆壁漆上了溫暖的象牙色，映著午後的陽光。
Élise paired an ivory blouse with a navy blue skirt.
Élise 用一件象牙白襯衫搭配了一條海軍藍裙子。
The invitation was printed on thick ivory paper with gold lettering.
那張邀請函印在厚實的象牙色紙上，搭配燙金字體。
Eve decorated the sofa with ivory cushions and a soft beige throw.
Eve 在沙發上擺了象牙色靠墊和一條淺米色蓋毯。
用法筆記
Common in fashion, interior design, and stationery. Unlike 'white', ivory has a noticeable warm or yellow undertone.
3. an object carved or made from the hard tusk substance, such as a statue, jewelle
象牙製品
用象牙雕刻成的物品
an object carved or made from the hard tusk substance, such as a statue, jewellery, or decorative piece.
The old merchant kept a collection of African ivories on his mantelpiece.
那位老商人把一批非洲象牙雕刻品擺在壁爐架上。
plural form: ivories for carved objects
Sahil paid a high price for the ivory at the auction in Nairobi.
Sahil 在奈洛比的拍賣會上以高價買下那件象牙製品。
Adina discovered several small ivories among her great-aunt's belongings.
Adina 在姑婆的遺物中發現了幾件小型象牙雕刻品。
Leo donated a collection of West African ivories to the local museum.
Leo 將一批西非象牙雕刻品捐給了當地博物館。
用法筆記
The plural 'ivories' is commonly used in antique and art contexts to refer to a collection of carved ivory objects.
ivory — 形容詞
1. having a warm off-white colour with a slight yellow tint, resembling the colour
象牙白的
顏色近似象牙的淺奶油色
having a warm off-white colour with a slight yellow tint, resembling the colour of elephant tusk.
Allison wore an ivory linen suit to the summer garden party.
Allison 穿了一套象牙白的亞麻西裝參加夏日庭園派對。
collocation: ivory linen suit
The bride carried a bouquet of ivory roses tied with a silk ribbon.
新娘捧著一束繫著絲帶的象牙色玫瑰。
Michael painted the nursery in soft ivory tones rather than plain white.
Michael 把嬰兒房漆成柔和的象牙色調，而非純白色。
The neighbour's cat had an ivory coat with dark patches on its ears and tail.
鄰居的貓一身象牙白的毛，耳朵和尾巴上有深色斑塊。
Theo chose ivory curtains to let in a warm, gentle light.
Theo 選了象牙色窗簾，讓室內透進溫暖柔和的光線。
用法筆記
Very common in fashion, interior decoration, and wedding planning. 'Ivory' is warmer and more elegant-sounding than plain 'white'.
2. made from the hard cream-coloured tusk substance of elephants or similar animals
象牙製的
用象牙材質製成的
made from the hard cream-coloured tusk substance of elephants or similar animals.
The family heirloom is an ivory necklace passed down through four generations.
那件傳家寶是一條傳承了四代的象牙項鍊。
collocation: ivory necklace / heirloom
Baraka bought a small ivory box at the antique market in Marrakech.
Baraka 在馬拉喀什的古董市場買了一個小象牙盒。
The old piano had ivory keys that had yellowed with age.
那架老鋼琴的琴鍵是象牙做的，隨著歲月已經泛黃。
Haruto's grandfather kept an ivory letter-opener on his desk.
Haruto 的祖父在書桌上放了一把象牙開信刀。
用法筆記
Modern use is mainly for antiques and heirlooms, since the international ivory trade is now banned. New items described as 'ivory' may be made from synthetic materials.