"waxy" in Chinese (Simplified)
像蜡的蜡状的
Definition
具有蜡的外观、质地或特性;像蜡一样光滑、有光泽,有时稍微有点黏滑。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Waxy' 多用于描述表面或质地,如叶子、皮肤、水果或物质(如耳屎、涂层)。皮肤描述时有时也指苍白无血色。不要与 'waxed'(打过蜡的)或 'wax-like'(类似蜡的)混淆。
Examples
The apple has a waxy skin.
这个苹果有一层**蜡状的**外皮。
He noticed a waxy feeling on his hands after using the cream.
用完那种乳霜后,他手上感觉有点**蜡状的**。
Some leaves have a waxy surface to protect them from water.
有些叶子的表面很**像蜡**,用来防水。
After spending all winter indoors, his face looked a bit waxy and pale.
整个冬天都待在家里,他的脸看起来有些**蜡状**、苍白。
There was a waxy buildup in her ear that needed to be cleaned.
她的耳朵里有一些**蜡状的**堆积物需要清理。
These candies have a strangely waxy texture I'm not sure I like.
这些糖果有种奇怪的**蜡质**口感,我不确定我喜不喜欢。