olive

• Описывает цвет, который является тусклым желтовато-зелёным, похожим на цвет незрелого плода оливы.

Describes a color that is a dull yellowish-green, like the color of an unripe olive fruit.

1. B1formal

   Of a yellowish-green or brownish-green color, resembling the color of an unripe olive.

   Оливковый

   • She wore an olive dress to the party.
   • The walls were painted a soft olive shade.
   • His olive jacket matched his eyes.

   Synonymsolive-drabolive-green

2. Skin toneB1formal

   Describing a complexion that is yellowish-brown or light brown, often associated with Mediterranean or Middle Eastern heritage.

   Оливковый

   • She has an olive complexion that tans easily.
   • His olive skin glowed in the sunlight.
   • People with olive skin often have warm undertones.

• Небольшой овальный плод с косточкой, обычно зелёного или чёрного цвета, используемый в пищу, для производства масла и в кулинарных целях.

A small, oval fruit with a pit, typically green or black, used for eating, oil production, and culinary purposes.

1. A2formal

   A small, oval, green or black fruit with a bitter taste, used for food and oil.

   Оливка

   • She added sliced olives to the salad.
   • Olives are a key ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine.
   • He bought a jar of green olives from the market.

2. B1formal

   The evergreen tree that produces olives, native to the Mediterranean region.

   Оливковое дерево

   • The olive tree can live for hundreds of years.
   • They planted several olive trees in their garden.
   • Olive groves cover the hillsides of Tuscany.

   Synonymsolive tree

3. B1formal

   A dull yellowish-green color, like that of an unripe olive.

   Оливковый

   • She wore an olive dress to the party.
   • The walls were painted a soft olive shade.
   • His jacket was a dark olive color.

   Synonymsolive-green