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tyrian purple

/ˈtɪriən ˈpɜːrpəl/

翻译: 一种天然的紫红色染料,历史上从骨螺属海螺中提取,在古代腓尼基和罗马文化中极为珍贵,用于染制王室服饰和礼仪织物。

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/ˈtɪriən ˈpɜːrpəl/C1formalart
  • zh一种天然的紫红色染料,历史上从骨螺属海螺中提取,在古代腓尼基和罗马文化中极为珍贵,用于染制王室服饰和礼仪织物。

A natural reddish-purple dye historically extracted from sea snails of the genus Bolinus, highly prized in ancient Phoenician and Roman cultures for dyeing royal garments and ceremonial textiles.

  1. Historical DyeC1formal

    A deep purple-red dye historically produced from the mucus of certain sea snails, highly valued in ancient times.

    zh泰尔紫

    • Tyrian purple was reserved for Roman emperors and high officials.
    • The process of making Tyrian purple was extremely labor-intensive.
    • Ancient textiles dyed with Tyrian purple are still vibrant today.
  2. ColorC1formal

    A deep, rich shade of purple with a reddish undertone, named after the ancient dye.

    zh推罗紫

    • The sunset painted the sky a beautiful Tyrian purple.
    • She wore a gown of Tyrian purple to the gala.
    • The artist used Tyrian purple to add depth to the painting.