gossamer

[英] [ˈgɔsəmə] [美] [ˈɡɑsəmɚ] 生词本

n.

adj.

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1. ADJ 蛛丝般的;轻薄的;纤细的 You use gossamer to indicate that something is very light, thin, or delicate. 
  • ...the daring gossamer dresses of sheer black lace.

    完全以黑色蕾丝为材质的样式大胆的轻薄衣裙

Noun

1. a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture

2. filaments from a cobweb

Adjective

1. characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy;

  • "this smallest and most ethereal of birds"
  • "gossamer shading through his playing"

2. so thin as to transmit light;

  • "a hat with a diaphanous veil"
  • "filmy wings of a moth"
  • "gauzy clouds of dandelion down"
  • "gossamer cobwebs"
  • "sheer silk stockings"
  • "transparent chiffon"
  • "vaporous silks"
1. Gossamer is floating in calm air.
空中飘浮着游丝。

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