green

• 描述草或叶子的颜色；也用来形容人缺乏经验或天真。

Describes the color of grass or leaves; also used to describe someone who is inexperienced or naive.

1. A1formal

   Of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; like that of grass or emeralds.

   绿色

   • She wore a beautiful green dress.
   • The leaves turn green in spring.
   • He painted the walls a light green color.

2. Inexperienced or naiveB1informal

   Lacking experience or training; immature or gullible.

   缺乏经验的

   • He's still green at this job and needs training.
   • The new recruits are too green to handle the complex tasks.
   • She was green and believed everything she was told.

   同义词callowgullibleimmatureinexperiencednaiverawunseasonedunsophisticateduntrained

   反义词experiencedknowledgeableseasonedsophisticatedworldly

3. Environmentally friendlyB1formal

   Relating to or supporting environmental protection or sustainability.

   环保的

   • They use green energy sources like solar power.
   • The company adopted green practices to reduce waste.
   • Buying local produce is a green choice.

   同义词ecologicalenvironmentalsustainable

   反义词dirtywasteful

4. Jealous or enviousB2informal

   Feeling jealousy or envy, often used in the phrase 'green with envy'.

   嫉妒的

   • She was green with envy when she saw his new car.
   • He turned green when he heard about her promotion.
   • Don't be green; you'll get your chance too.

   同义词covetousenviousgreen-eyedjealous

• 表示颜色的名词，即草、叶子或绿宝石的颜色，也可指一片草地或植被。

A noun referring to a color, specifically the color of grass, leaves, or emeralds, or an area of grass or vegetation.

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1. A1formal

   The color between blue and yellow in the spectrum, like that of grass or leaves.

   绿色

   • She painted the room a soft green.
   • The leaves turn green in spring.
   • He chose a dark green for his car.

2. EnvironmentalismB1formal

   Used to refer to environmental issues or the movement to protect the environment.

   环保

   • The company is investing in green technologies.
   • Voters are increasingly concerned about green issues.
   • The party's platform focuses on green policies.

   同义词conservationecologyenvironmentalism

3. Golf areaB1formalsport

   A putting green on a golf course.

   果岭

   • He carefully studied the slope of the green.
   • The ball rolled across the green and into the hole.
   • The greens at this course are well-maintained.

   同义词dance floorputting greenputting surface

4. A2informal

   Green vegetables, especially leafy ones.

   绿叶蔬菜

   • Eat your greens, they are good for you.
   • The salad is full of fresh greens.
   • She added some greens to the stir-fry.

• 使某物变得环保或对环境无害；也可指变绿或把某物染成绿色。

A verb meaning to make something environmentally friendly or to become green in color.

1. Make environmentally friendlyB2formal

   To make something more environmentally friendly or sustainable.

   绿色化

   • The company is greening its manufacturing processes.
   • They plan to green the entire office building with solar panels.
   • Many cities are greening their public transportation systems.

2. Become green in colorB1formal

   To turn or become green, especially in relation to plants or vegetation.

   变绿

   • The fields green after the spring rains.
   • The leaves begin to green as winter ends.
   • The moss greened the old stone wall.