pure
pure — 形容詞
1. A pure substance contains only one material and has nothing else added — for ins
純的
不摻雜其他物質的
A pure substance contains only one material and has nothing else added — for instance, pure gold is made of the element gold and no other metal.
This necklace is made of pure gold, so it is worth a lot of money.
這條項鍊是純金打造的，所以價值不菲。
collocation: pure gold / pure silver / pure cotton
Madison only buys shirts that are labelled 100 percent pure cotton.
Madison 只買標示 100% 純棉的襯衫。
The ring was pure silver, with no other metal mixed in.
那枚戒指是純銀的，沒有摻入其他金屬。
Scientists tested the white powder and confirmed it was a pure substance.
科學家檢驗了白色粉末，確認它是純質物質。
Pure silk feels much softer against the skin than fake materials.
純絲觸感比人造材質柔軟許多。
- unadulterated
more formal; used for food or substances that have not been weakened by added ingredients
- 100%
informal substitute; '100% cotton' means the same as 'pure cotton'
文法句型
pure + noun (pure gold, pure silk)
be + pure
用法筆記
Most common with materials that are sold at different quality levels (gold, silver, cotton, silk, wool). Distinguished from sense 4 (CLEAN) — this sense is about composition, not cleanliness.
常見錯誤
2. A colour described as pure exists as a single, unmixed shade — no other colour h
純色
未混合其他顏色的
A colour described as pure exists as a single, unmixed shade — no other colour has been added to lighten or dull it.
The artist mixed the paints until she achieved a pure shade of blue.
藝術家不斷調和顏料，終於調出純正的藍色。
collocation: pure shade / pure colour
Yara chose pure white for the walls because it makes the room look bigger.
Yara 選擇純白色粉刷牆壁，因為這樣能讓房間看起來更大。
In the sunset the sky turned a pure orange that seemed to glow.
夕陽西下時，天空變成純粹的橘色，彷彿在發光。
The national flag uses three pure colours: red, white, and blue.
國旗使用了三種純色：紅、白、藍。
文法句型
pure + colour noun (pure red, pure blue)
pure + colour adjective (pure white)
3. When a sound is pure, it comes through as clear and steady, without any scratchi
清亮的
清晰無雜音的（聲音）
When a sound is pure, it comes through as clear and steady, without any scratchiness, humming, or roughness.
The singer's voice was so pure that the audience held their breath.
那位歌手的歌聲清澈動人，全場觀眾屏息聆聽。
collocation: pure voice / pure tone / pure sound
Andrés tuned the guitar until each note rang out pure and clear.
Andrés 調好吉他音準，直到每個音符都清澈響亮。
The recording captures the pure sound of the piano with no background hiss.
那張錄音完美捕捉了鋼琴的清亮音色，完全沒有背景雜音。
A pure tone from the bell marked the start of the ceremony.
鐘樓傳來清澈的鐘聲，宣布儀式正式開始。
Hearing a pure bird song after the storm made everyone smile.
暴風雨後聽到清脆的鳥鳴，讓每個人都露出了笑容。
- clear
more general; 'a clear voice' is easy to hear but may not be perfectly steady
- crystal-clear
emphatic; 'a crystal-clear note' is extremely pure
文法句型
pure + sound noun (pure tone, pure voice)
be + pure
用法筆記
Commonly describes voices, musical notes, and natural sounds. Opposite sense: a sound that is 'rough,' 'harsh,' or 'distorted'.
常見錯誤
4. Not containing any dirt, pollution, or harmful substances; clean enough to be sa
潔淨的
不含污穢或有毒物質的
Not containing any dirt, pollution, or harmful substances; clean enough to be safe.
Faisal fills his bottle with pure water from the mountain spring.
Faisal 用水壺裝了山泉的潔淨水來喝。
collocation: pure water / pure air
The hotel installed filters so guests could breathe pure air in their rooms.
飯店加裝了空氣清淨機，讓房客能呼吸到潔淨的空氣。
After the cleanup the river finally ran pure again.
經過清理後，河水終於恢復潔淨。
Élise bought a purifier to keep the air in the nursery pure.
Élise 買了一台空氣清淨機，讓嬰兒房裡保持潔淨。
- polluted
containing harmful substances
- contaminated
made impure by contact with something dirty or poisonous
文法句型
pure + noun (pure water, pure air)
be + pure
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (NOT MIXED) — this sense focuses on cleanliness and safety rather than composition. 'Pure water' in sense 4 means it is safe to drink; in sense 1 it would mean it is H₂O with nothing added.
常見錯誤
5. Used before an abstract noun to emphasise that something is exactly that quality
全然的
用來強調完全是某種屬性
Used before an abstract noun to emphasise that something is exactly that quality and nothing else — for example, 'pure luck' means it was only luck that made something happen, not skill or planning.
It was pure luck that Hugo found his lost wallet on the street.
Hugo 能在街上找回遺失的錢包，純粹是運氣好。
collocation: pure luck / pure chance / pure coincidence
Their meeting at the airport was pure coincidence, not something they planned.
他們在機場相遇純屬巧合，並非事先約好的。
The look on the child's face was pure joy when she saw the puppy.
小女孩看到小狗時，臉上洋溢著完全的喜悅。
What Jisoo heard was pure nonsense — none of the story was true.
Jisoo 聽到的全是胡說八道，沒有一句真話。
文法句型
pure + abstract noun (pure luck, pure coincidence)
用法筆記
Only used before abstract nouns (luck, coincidence, joy, nonsense, bliss). Never used before concrete nouns in this sense. Compare with sense 7 — sense 7 is predicative ('it was pure bliss') while this sense is attributive ('pure bliss' used directly before the noun).
常見錯誤
6. Refers to an academic field where the aim is to build knowledge and theoretical
純理論的
純為理論研究而非應用
Refers to an academic field where the aim is to build knowledge and theoretical understanding, not to create practical or commercial applications.
Olivia studied pure mathematics at university, focusing on number theory.
Olivia 在大學主修純數學，專攻數論。
collocation: pure mathematics / pure science / pure physics
Professor Okafor's research is in pure physics, with no engineering application yet.
Okafor 教授的研究屬於純物理學，目前還沒有工程應用。
Pure chemistry explores the basic rules of how atoms and molecules behave.
純化學探討原子和分子的基本行為規則。
Apinya's degree is in pure science, not in medicine or engineering.
Apinya 的學位是純科學，不是醫學或工程。
- theoretical
broader; 'theoretical physics' can mean purely abstract or not yet tested
- abstract
focuses on ideas rather than physical objects; 'abstract mathematics'
文法句型
pure + academic field (pure mathematics, pure science)
用法筆記
Opposite of 'applied.' The term is most common in 'pure mathematics,' 'pure science,' and 'pure research.' Often used by universities to distinguish academic departments.
7. Positioned after a noun or the linking verb 'to be' to stress that a particular
不折不扣的
用於強調僅此而已別無其他
Positioned after a noun or the linking verb 'to be' to stress that a particular feeling or experience is wholly that thing, with no other element mixed in.
Lying in the hammock with a book and fresh mangoes was pure bliss.
躺在吊床上看書、吃新鮮芒果，簡直是不折不扣的幸福。
predicative use: 'be + pure + abstract noun'
The whole weekend at the beach was pure magic for the children.
對孩子們來說，那整個海灘週末可說是不折不扣的魔法。
When Sana heard the news, her reaction was pure disbelief.
Sana 聽到消息時，她的反應是不折不扣的難以置信。
That dark chocolate cake is pure heaven — rich, creamy, and sweet.
那塊黑巧克力蛋糕簡直是頂級美味——濃郁、滑順又香甜。
文法句型
be + pure + abstract noun (it was pure bliss)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 5 (COMPLETE) — sense 5 goes before the noun ('pure luck'), while this sense follows the verb 'to be' and the noun that is being described ('it was pure bliss'). The two senses overlap in some uses ('pure joy' can be attributive or predicative), but this sense adds a stronger 'nothing else' flavour.
8. Living or behaving according to high moral standards, especially by avoiding sex
純潔的
道德純正的，尤指性方面的純潔
Living or behaving according to high moral standards, especially by avoiding sexual thoughts or acts that are considered wrong.
The monk spoke about the importance of keeping one's thoughts pure.
那位僧人談到保持思想純潔的重要性。
collocation: pure thoughts / pure heart / pure mind
Adina was raised to believe that a person should lead a pure life.
Adina 從小被教導要過純潔的生活。
In the old story the knight had a pure heart and noble intentions.
古老的故事中，那位騎士心地純潔、意圖高尚。
Zuri's grandmother taught her that pure love means caring without selfishness.
Zuri 的祖母教導她，純潔的愛就是無私的關懷。
文法句型
pure + noun (pure thoughts, pure heart)
pure in + noun (pure in heart)
用法筆記
Often carries religious or traditional overtones. 'Pure in heart' is a set phrase from religious texts. In modern everyday conversation, this sense can sound old-fashioned; 'innocent' or 'decent' are more neutral alternatives.