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单词 amethyst
释义
amethyst
noun
uk
/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/us
/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/
[CorU]
atransparentpurplestoneused injewellery:
紫水晶
Sheworeaplainnecklaceof amethysts.
Bishops andcardinalsused towearamethyst as asymbolofpeace.
picture of amethyst
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[U]
apurplecolour:
紫（水晶）色
Thegownis made fromsilkcrepefabricindustyamethyst.
More examples
  • An amethyst is set into thehandleof thesword.
  • Amethysts,emeralds,topaz, andsapphireslitterworkshopslikecolourfulmarbles.
  • Herexpensivesoftwoollencoatwas adeepshadeof amethyst.
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Geology: precious & semi-precious stones
  • agate
  • aquamarine
  • blood diamond
  • carbuncle
  • carnelian
  • conflict diamond
  • cornelian
  • crystal
  • diamond
  • emerald
  • gemstone
  • jet
  • jewel
  • malachite
  • marcasite
  • pearl
  • precious stone
  • sapphire
  • stone
  • turquoise
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amethyst
adjective
uk
/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/us
/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/
made of orcontainingamethyst:
Heworeahugeamethystringon hisfinger.
An amethystpendantwith acentreofpinksapphiresis forsalefor £3,800.
of apurplecolour:
Sheworeadiaphanousamethystdress.
amethysteyes
More examples
  • Was it toosoontowearFaith's amethystbrooch?
  • She waswearinggoldearringsand an amethystnecklace.
  • Theplanthasdeepbluishamethystflowers.
  • Use thetiniestdabofdarkaubergineor amethyst eyeshadow.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Geology: precious & semi-precious stones
  • agate
  • aquamarine
  • blood diamond
  • carbuncle
  • carnelian
  • conflict diamond
  • cornelian
  • crystal
  • diamond
  • emerald
  • gemstone
  • jet
  • jewel
  • malachite
  • marcasite
  • pearl
  • precious stone
  • sapphire
  • stone
  • turquoise
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Less common colours
(Definition ofamethystfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)
amethyst
noun
uk
/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/us
/ˈæm.ə.θɪst/
[CorU]
atransparentpurplestoneused injewellery
紫水晶
[U]
apurplecolour
紫（水晶）色

Examplesofamethyst

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The results point to a volcanic origin for theamethystgeode infillings through basalt 'autoalteration' by authigenic high temperature hydrothermal fluids.
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Keywords: basaltic flows, geodes,amethyst, geochemical profiles, fluid inclusions.
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Theamethystlevel is at the top of the massive central part, with 3 m maximum thickness, its lower part being at 10 m depth in the lava flow.
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Over 150 minerals have been discovered at the mine, mica being the most prevalent, but also including feldspar, beryl,amethyst, rose/smoky quartz, and garnet.
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Famous objects such as several cosmetic palettes, ivory bracelets with relief decoration and collars made of carnelian- andamethystbeads were found.
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Amethystwas considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness, which is why wine goblets were often carved from it.
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At the front of the circlet is an ovalamethystand four amethysts alternate with four citrines on the circlet proper.
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Perucca was attempting to replicate a nineteenth-century experiment (1860) in whichamethystexhibited optical activity in the visible light spectrum.
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There are several small surfaceamethystmines in the area, some of which allow visitors to search for their own crystals.
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Small quantities ofamethyst, peridot, and black opal are also produced.
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Although citrine occurs naturally, the majority is the result of heat-treatedamethyst.
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The buildings were topped byamethystdomes, which were lighted at night and could be seen offshore.
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The winter hat was very dark navy felt trimmed with a navy gross grain ribbon stipped withamethystand gold.
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Againamethystgloves, brown lace-up shoes with beige socks or 40 denier stockings completed the ensemble.
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The beach and cliff sides are known for semi-precious gemstones, primarily varieties of agate, quartz, andamethyst.
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