| 单词 | thesaurus/articles/easy-to-see-through |
| 释义 | Thesaurus article:easy to see througheasy to see throughThese words all refer to materials or things such as glass or water that are easy to see through. One of the most common words for this isclear.Clearis most often used of water or other liquids, but it can also be used of manufactured items or materials like plastic that are used in building or making things.Clearalso implies that the material or water has no colour to it. The water in the bay was so clear I could see the bottom. Your duty-free purchases must be placed in a clear plastic bag. When used of glass or plastic, the opposite ofclearisfrosted. Frosted glass or plastic is treated so that you cannot see through it. The shower doors are made of frosted glass. The wordtransparentcan also refer to materials that you can see through, but it is used of materials like cloth or plastic. Transparent things can also have colour. The secondhand shop was selling a vintage serving tray made of transparent red plastic. That shirt is practically transparent! In more informal contexts, you can use the adjectivesee-throughto refer to something that you can see through.See-throughis most often used of clothing. Make sure that shirt isn't see-through when it gets wet. I like that the container has a see-through lid. Cloth that is so light and delicate that you can see through it is calledsheer. The model wore a sheer blouse under the jacket. I like these sheer curtains. The opposite ofsheerisopaque. I need a pair of black opaque tights. In literary contexts, cloth that is sheer can also be calleddiaphanous. She wore a diaphanous gown and a circlet of gold on her brow. Very clear water can be described ascrystal clear. The lake was crystal clear. There are many opposites ofclear. Water that is not clear can be calledmurky,cloudyor, in formal contexts,turbid.Murkyandturbidare often used of rivers, lakes, streams, and ponds.Cloudycan be used of any liquid, but especially liquids you drink. No one knows what lives in the murky depths of the lake. I didn't expect the water coming out of the tap to be cloudy. The ale was cloudy. This species of fish survives best in turbid water. If something istranslucent, it is almost transparent, allowing some light through in an attractive way.Translucentis often approving. Cook the onions until they are translucent. The shed was roofed with translucent plastic panels. Related articlesable to be travelled on pleasant, dry and sunny |
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