"ruby" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 红宝石

Definition

红宝石是一种红色的宝石，属于珍贵宝石。它常用于戒指、项链和耳环等首饰中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词通常作名词，指这种红色宝石。在英语里，'ruby red' 也是常见搭配，表示浓郁鲜亮的红色。不要和编程语言 'Ruby' 混淆，后者通常要大写。

Examples

She wore a ruby ring to the party.

她戴着一枚**红宝石**戒指去参加聚会。

This necklace has a small ruby in the middle.

这条项链中间有一颗小**红宝石**。

The ruby is deep red and very bright.

这颗**红宝石**呈深红色，而且非常明亮。

That dress is almost ruby red — it really stands out.

那条裙子几乎是**红宝石般的**红色，特别显眼。

He bought her a ruby necklace for their anniversary.

他在他们的纪念日给她买了一条**红宝石**项链。

I thought it was a real ruby, but it turned out to be glass.

我还以为那是真的**红宝石**，结果只是玻璃。