translucent

/trænz'lu:snt/

Thân thiện

The morning sun glows softly through the translucent curtains.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Allowing light to pass through diffusely: Describes a material that permits light to pass through but scatters it, so objects on the other side are not clearly visible. It is between transparent (clear) and opaque (blocking all light).

Usage

The adjective "translucent" is used to describe materials, substances, or objects that transmit light in a scattered manner. It is a property, not an action. - It is typically used before a noun (attributive position) or after a linking verb like "is" or "looks" (predicative position). - It describes a physical characteristic.

Examples

• Attributive use (before a noun):
  • The artist used translucent paper for the lamp shade.
  • We admired the translucent wings of the dragonfly.
• Predicative use (after a linking verb):
  • The frosted glass is translucent, not transparent.
  • The plastic became translucent when it was heated.

Advanced Usage

• In technical/scientific contexts: Used to describe the optical properties of minerals, biological tissues, or engineered materials.
  • The geologist identified the mineral by its translucent quality.
• In descriptive writing: Often used to create imagery related to light, delicacy, or partial concealment.
  • Her skin was pale and almost translucent in the moonlight.

Variants and Related Words

• Translucence (noun): The quality or state of being translucent.
  • The translucence of the alabaster statue was beautiful.
• Translucency (noun): Another term for translucence.
  • The fabric's translucency provided soft, diffused light.

Synonyms

• Semi-transparent: Partially transparent.
• Diaphanous: (Especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent.
• Sheer: (Of fabric) very thin and translucent.
• Frosted: Having a rough surface that makes it translucent.

Antonyms

• Opaque: Not able to be seen through; not transparent or translucent.
• Transparent: Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen (clear).

Related Phrases and Concepts

• "Translucent quality": A common phrase highlighting this characteristic.
  • The vase was prized for its translucent quality.
• "Translucent layer": Used in art, design, and technology.
  • The graphic designer added a translucent layer over the image.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. allowing light to pass through diffusely
   • translucent amber
   • semitransparent curtains at the windows

Từ đồng nghĩa

• semitransparent