blush
Describes a pale pink color or an initial, superficial impression in formal contexts. It is frequently used to characterize a rosy tint or the state of reddening due to emotion.
أمثلة
3 من 5The sky turned a soft blush color as the sun began to set.
The sky became a light pink as the sun went down.
At first blush, the argument seems logically consistent.
Initially, the reasoning appears to be sound and coherent.
I think this blush shade of lipstick looks really natural on you.
I believe this light pink lipstick looks very natural on you.
عائلة الكلمة
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of the 'B' in Blush as 'Blood' 'Rushing' to the face because of shyness.
اختبار سريع
At first ____, the proposal looked expensive, but the long-term savings are significant.
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الإجابة الصحيحة هي: blush
أمثلة
The sky turned a soft blush color as the sun began to set.
everydayThe sky became a light pink as the sun went down.
At first blush, the argument seems logically consistent.
formalInitially, the reasoning appears to be sound and coherent.
I think this blush shade of lipstick looks really natural on you.
informalI believe this light pink lipstick looks very natural on you.
At first blush, the results of the study appeared to confirm the hypothesis.
academicOn first impression, the study's findings seemed to support the theory.
The blush tones in the marketing materials create a welcoming atmosphere.
businessThe pale pink colors in the ads make the brand feel inviting.
عائلة الكلمة
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
at first blush
at first glance or upon first consideration
to spare someone's blushes
to avoid doing something that would embarrass someone
in the first blush of youth
during the earliest and most vibrant period of being young
يُخلط عادةً مع
A blush is usually caused by shame or modesty, whereas a flush is often caused by heat, fever, or physical exertion.
A brush is a tool with bristles, while a blush refers to a color or the act of turning red.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
In academic writing, 'blush' is most commonly found in the idiomatic expression 'at first blush.' As a color adjective, it specifically refers to a very delicate, pale pink.
أخطاء شائعة
Learners often forget to use the preposition 'at' when using the phrase 'at first blush.' Some also use 'blush' when they mean 'flash' or 'flush' in the context of light or heat.
نصيحة للحفظ
Think of the 'B' in Blush as 'Blood' 'Rushing' to the face because of shyness.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Old English word 'blyscan,' which means 'to glow' or 'to become red.'
أنماط نحوية
السياق الثقافي
In many cultures, blushing is seen as a physical sign of sincerity, honesty, or romantic interest.
اختبار سريع
At first ____, the proposal looked expensive, but the long-term savings are significant.
صحيح!
الإجابة الصحيحة هي: blush
كلمات ذات صلة
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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