violet
violet — 形容詞
1. describes something whose colour is a blue-tinted purple, similar to the petals
紫藍
描述介於藍色與紫色間的顏色
describes something whose colour is a blue-tinted purple, similar to the petals of a violet flower or the evening sky
Quan picked a violet scarf to match her grandmother's favourite dress.
Quan 挑了一條紫藍色的圍巾來搭配奶奶最喜歡的洋裝。
violet used as an attributive adjective before a noun
The sky turned a beautiful violet as the sun went down behind the hills.
太陽在山丘後方落下時，天空變成了美麗的紫藍色。
Meera painted her bedroom walls a soft violet colour that felt calm and warm.
Meera 把房間的牆壁漆成柔和的紫藍色，感覺既平靜又溫暖。
João wore a violet tie to the wedding because blue tones suit his skin better.
João 在婚禮上繫了一條紫藍色的領帶，因為藍色調更襯他的膚色。
用法筆記
More precise than 'purple' — violet describes a colour with noticeably more blue in it. Common in descriptions of flowers, fabrics, and evening skies.
常見錯誤
violet — 名詞
1. a type of small flowering plant that stays close to the ground and bears sweet-s
紫羅蘭
一種開紫色小花且氣味芬芳的植物
a type of small flowering plant that stays close to the ground and bears sweet-scented blossoms in violet, blue, or white tones
Lotte planted violets along the edge of the garden path, and they bloomed each spring.
Lotte 沿著花園小徑的邊緣種了紫羅蘭，它們每年春天都會開花。
common verb collocations: plant / grow / pick violets
The sweet smell of wild violets filled the air as Femi walked through the forest.
Femi 走過森林時，空氣中充滿了野生紫羅蘭的甜香。
Nellie picked a bunch of violets and placed them in a glass on her desk.
Nellie 摘了一束紫羅蘭，放在書桌上的玻璃杯裡。
Violets grow well in shady garden spots where taller flowers cannot survive.
紫羅蘭在花園中陰涼的地方長得很好，那些高大的花朵無法存活的位置反而適合它們。
用法筆記
Common in gardening contexts. The flowers and leaves are both edible and are sometimes used to decorate desserts or salads.
常見錯誤
2. the colour that results when blue and purple are mixed together, darker than lav
藍紫
藍色與紫色混合而成的顏色
the colour that results when blue and purple are mixed together, darker than lavender and lighter than deep purple
Salma chose a violet shade for her curtains to add warmth to the room.
Salma 選了一種藍紫色的窗簾，因為這種顏色能為房間帶來溫暖的感覺。
common pattern: shade / hue / tone of violet
The artist blended red and blue paint to create a deep violet for the mountains.
這位藝術家在調色盤上混合紅色和藍色，調出一種深藍紫色來畫山脈。
Mizuki's dress was a lovely violet that reminded everyone of spring flowers in Kyoto.
Mizuki 的洋裝是可愛的藍紫色，讓大家想起京都春天的花朵。
The evening sky over the lake deepened into violet before becoming completely dark.
湖面上的夜空逐漸加深成藍紫色，然後完全暗了下來。
用法筆記
Violet is a spectral colour (the shortest wavelength of visible light), whereas purple is a mixture of red and blue light and is not found in the rainbow. This technical distinction matters in science contexts but is often blurred in everyday speech.