alabaster
n[U]
soft (usu white) stone, like marble in appearance, often carved to make ornaments 雪花石膏(一种质软而通常为白色的石料, 貌似大理石, 常用以雕刻成装饰品). alabaster, adj [usu attrib 通常作定语]
(a) of alabaster 雪花石膏的
an alabaster vase 雪花石膏花瓶.
(b) white or smooth like alabaster (像雪花石膏一样)白润光滑的
her alabaster complexion 她那白润光滑的肌肤.
🗣️ 情景例句
The robber struck him on the head.
强盗打他的头。
Walls have ears.
隔墙有耳。
Following his discovery many islanders travelled 3,500 kilometers by sea in their narrow boats to this new country between 1100 and 1350.