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carnation

/kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/

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noun

康乃馨

(botany) A type of Eurasian plant widely cultivated for its flowers.

Examples :

"My grandmother always kept a vase of pink carnations on her kitchen table. "

我奶奶总是会在厨房的桌子上放一瓶粉色的康乃馨。

plant nature biology

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noun

康乃馨

The type of flower they bear, originally flesh-coloured, but since hybridizing found in a variety of colours.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden boasts a beautiful display of carnations, ranging from the traditional pinkish-red to vibrant purples and yellows. "

我奶奶的花园里种着各种美丽的康乃馨，颜色从传统的粉红色到鲜艳的紫色和黄色，应有尽有。

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noun

粉红色, 康乃馨色.

A rosy pink colour

Examples :

"Her dress was a lovely carnation color, perfect for a spring day. "

她的裙子是漂亮的康乃馨粉红色，非常适合春天穿。

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noun

肉色，肤色

The pinkish colors used in art to render human face and flesh

Examples :

"The artist used a soft carnation to paint the baby's cheeks. "

画家用柔和的肉色颜料来画婴儿的脸颊。

art color appearance

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noun

石竹红，绯红色。

A scarlet colour.

Examples :

"Her cheeks flushed a deep carnation after she received the compliment. "

收到赞美后，她的脸颊泛起了深深的石竹红。

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adjective

粉红色的, 鲜红色的

Of a rosy pink or red colour.

Examples :

"The carnation dress was a lovely, rosy pink color. "

那件康乃馨色的连衣裙是可爱的粉红色。

color appearance

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adjective

肉色的，粉红色的

Of a human flesh color.

Examples :

"Her skin had a beautiful, carnation color. "

她的皮肤呈现出一种美丽的肉粉色。

color appearance