apricot
Describes a soft, yellowish-orange color characteristic of the fruit's skin, often used in aesthetic contexts such as fashion and interior design. At an advanced level, it implies a specific warmth and subtlety in color theory and descriptive writing.
예시
3 / 5She chose a light apricot silk for her wedding guest attire to suit the summer afternoon.
She chose a light apricot silk for her wedding guest attire to suit the summer afternoon.
The architectural rendering features apricot accents to harmonize with the Mediterranean landscape.
The architectural rendering features apricot accents to harmonize with the Mediterranean landscape.
The sky turned a brilliant apricot just before the sun dipped below the horizon.
The sky turned a brilliant apricot just before the sun dipped below the horizon.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'A' in Apricot as representing 'Amber' and 'Autumn' colors, but softened like a sunset.
빠른 퀴즈
The designer recommended ______ curtains to bring a warm, natural glow into the living room.
정답!
정답은: apricot
예시
She chose a light apricot silk for her wedding guest attire to suit the summer afternoon.
everydayShe chose a light apricot silk for her wedding guest attire to suit the summer afternoon.
The architectural rendering features apricot accents to harmonize with the Mediterranean landscape.
formalThe architectural rendering features apricot accents to harmonize with the Mediterranean landscape.
The sky turned a brilliant apricot just before the sun dipped below the horizon.
informalThe sky turned a brilliant apricot just before the sun dipped below the horizon.
Chromatic analysis suggests that the apricot pigment used in the fresco was derived from local minerals.
academicChromatic analysis suggests that the apricot pigment used in the fresco was derived from local minerals.
Our branding strategy for the spring collection focuses on apricot and sage tones to evoke freshness.
businessOur branding strategy for the spring collection focuses on apricot and sage tones to evoke freshness.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
apricot glazed
apricot glazed
apricot brandy
apricot brandy
apricot preserve
apricot preserve
자주 혼동되는 단어
Peach usually has pinker undertones, whereas apricot is more yellow or orange-leaning.
사용 참고사항
When used as an adjective, it is often placed before a noun to describe a color (e.g., an apricot dress). It is especially common in fashion, cosmetics, and nature descriptions.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'apricot' when they mean a bright neon orange; apricot is always a softer, more muted or pastel shade.
암기 팁
Think of the 'A' in Apricot as representing 'Amber' and 'Autumn' colors, but softened like a sunset.
어원
Derived from the Arabic 'al-birquq', which came from the Greek 'praikokion', meaning 'early-ripe'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The color is often associated with Mediterranean warmth and high-end summer fashion in Western cultures.
빠른 퀴즈
The designer recommended ______ curtains to bring a warm, natural glow into the living room.
정답!
정답은: apricot
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관련 단어
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