stippled

• 形容表面或图案布满许多小点或斑点，常通过点绘或雕刻等技法形成。

Describes a surface or pattern that is marked with many small dots or specks, often created by a specific painting or engraving technique.

1. Having a dotted patternB2formal

   Marked or covered with many small dots or specks, often as a decorative or artistic effect.

   点状的

   • The artist created a stippled effect on the canvas using a fine brush.
   • The stippled surface of the pottery gave it a unique texture.
   • The illustration featured a stippled background to add depth.

   同义词dottedfleckedfreckledpockedspeckledspotted

• 动词，指用许多小点或斑点来绘画、上色或雕刻，以制造质感、阴影或色调的技法。

A verb used to describe the technique of drawing, painting, or engraving using small dots or specks to create texture, shading, or tone.

1. Engrave using dots and flicksC1formalart

   To create a design or image on a surface by making small dots and quick strokes, typically in engraving.

   点刻

   • The artist stippled the metal plate with a fine tool.
   • He learned to stipple intricate patterns into the copper.
   • The engraver stippled the background to create texture.

   同义词dotfleckspeckle

2. Create shadow with small touchesC1formalart

   To produce an even or softly graded shadow in painting or ink by using many small, short touches.

   点画法

   • She stippled the shadows on the portrait to give it depth.
   • The illustrator stippled the sky to create a soft gradient.
   • He stippled the ink drawing to achieve a smooth tonal effect.

3. C1formalart

   To apply paint in small dots or strokes, often to build up texture or color gradually.

   用点彩法涂画

   • The painter stippled the canvas with tiny dots of blue.
   • She stippled the background to add a textured effect.
   • He stippled the paint onto the surface using a stiff brush.

   同义词dappledotfleckmottlespeckle

4. Produce a mottled effectC1formalart

   To create a pattern of spots or blotches on a surface, resulting in a mottled appearance.

   产生斑驳效果

   • The technique stipples the wall to give it a rustic look.
   • She stippled the fabric with different shades of green.
   • The finish was stippled to mimic natural stone.

   同义词bespeckleblotchdappledotfleckmottlespecklespot