mellow
/`mєlo/
(比较级: mellower; 最高级: mellowest)
adj.
Fully ripe. 成熟的。
Not hard, harsh, or stiff; delicate, as a color. 优雅柔和的（颜色）。
Mead sweet or gentle, as by age or maturity. （因年久或成熟而）香醇的；圆熟的。
Genial; partly tipsy. 【口】温和亲切的；半醉的。
(过去式: mellowed; 过去完成式: mellowed; 现在进行式: mellowing)
v.t. & v.t.
To make or become ripe or gentle. （使）成熟；（使）柔和。
- Age and responsibility mellowed the callow youth. 岁月和责任使稚嫩的年轻人成熟。
cf.
What is mature is fully developed. Mature 是完全发育之谓：
- a mature mind 已成熟的心智。
That is ripe which is ready to be harvested. gathered or used. Ripe 者指完全成熟正待收获、采集或使用之意：
- ripe grain 已成熟的五榖。
- ripe for mischief 作恶时机己熟。
That is mellow which is soft, juicy, and sweet in its ripeness. Mellow 者谓成熟时其物变软，多汁而甘甜。
Mellow may also describe that which has been made wise, gentle, or sweet by maturity. Mellow 一字并指因成熟而变为有智慧、和蔼，或甜美：
- mellow judgment 睿智的判断。
- mellow age 练达的年龄。
- mellow wine 甘美的酒。
衍生词:
n. mellowness. adv. mellowly.
同义词:
mature, ripe, soft.
mellow
来自翻译宝典
- 英语>简体中文, 美语词典
mellow¹
/ˈmeləʊ/
adj.
1. (soft and rich) [+ sound, tone, voice] 柔美的；浑厚的； [+ light] 柔和的； [+ colour] 柔和的；温暖的； [+ brick, stone] 古色古香的
- His voice was deep and mellow and his speech had a soothing and comforting quality. 他嗓音浑厚, 说起话来有一种安慰人心的舒适感。
- The voices were rich and mellow. 声音柔和圆润。
- The house is built of mellow golden sandstone. 这座房子是由古色古香的金色砂岩建成的。
2. (in taste) [+ wine] 香醇的；陈化的； [+ whisky, coffee, tea, flavour] 醇香的；芳醇的； [+ fruit] 甜熟的； [+ cheese] 醇香的
- a delightfully mellow, soft and balanced wine 一杯口感芳醇、柔和、恰到好处的葡萄酒
- an exceptionally smooth, mellow whisky 一杯特别醇和的威士忌酒
- The coffee is a rich and mellow blend of arabica beans. 这种咖啡是味浓芳醇的阿拉比卡咖啡豆磨制的。
3. (easy-going in nature) (尤指因成熟或上年纪而)仁慈的, 善良的
- Is she more mellow and tolerant? 她是不是更仁慈、更宽容一些？
4. <非正式> (cheerful and relaxed) (因有酒意而)友好的, 欢快的
- They were both looking fairly mellow. 他们两个看起来都比较欢快。
- He'd had a few glasses of champagne and was fairly mellow. 他几杯香槟下肚之后变得友好许多。
to be in a mellow mood 兴致高涨
- At the other tables couples were now in a mellow mood, chattering happily and drinking. 其他桌上的情侣正兴致高涨, 欢快地聊天畅饮。
5. 【农】 [+ soil] 松软的；肥沃的；富饶的
/ˈmeləʊ/
adj.
1. (soft and rich) [+ sound, tone, voice] 柔美的；浑厚的； [+ light] 柔和的； [+ colour] 柔和的；温暖的； [+ brick, stone] 古色古香的
- His voice was deep and mellow and his speech had a soothing and comforting quality. 他嗓音浑厚, 说起话来有一种安慰人心的舒适感。
- The voices were rich and mellow. 声音柔和圆润。
- The house is built of mellow golden sandstone. 这座房子是由古色古香的金色砂岩建成的。
2. (in taste) [+ wine] 香醇的；陈化的； [+ whisky, coffee, tea, flavour] 醇香的；芳醇的； [+ fruit] 甜熟的； [+ cheese] 醇香的
- a delightfully mellow, soft and balanced wine 一杯口感芳醇、柔和、恰到好处的葡萄酒
- an exceptionally smooth, mellow whisky 一杯特别醇和的威士忌酒
- The coffee is a rich and mellow blend of arabica beans. 这种咖啡是味浓芳醇的阿拉比卡咖啡豆磨制的。
3. (easy-going in nature) (尤指因成熟或上年纪而)仁慈的, 善良的
- Is she more mellow and tolerant? 她是不是更仁慈、更宽容一些？
4. <非正式> (cheerful and relaxed) (因有酒意而)友好的, 欢快的
- They were both looking fairly mellow. 他们两个看起来都比较欢快。
- He'd had a few glasses of champagne and was fairly mellow. 他几杯香槟下肚之后变得友好许多。
to be in a mellow mood 兴致高涨
- At the other tables couples were now in a mellow mood, chattering happily and drinking. 其他桌上的情侣正兴致高涨, 欢快地聊天畅饮。
5. 【农】 [+ soil] 松软的；肥沃的；富饶的
mellow²
/ˈmeləʊ/
vi.
1. (become less harsh or softer) [person +] 变和善；变宽容； [attitude +] 变友善；变和气； [mood, anger +] 变平和；平息； [voice +] 变圆润；变平和
- He mellowed considerably as he got older. 随着年龄增长, 他宽容很多。
- Attitudes have mellowed since then. 自那以后, 态度就变得友善了。
- Thereafter, his mood mellowed somewhat. 从那以后, 他的情绪稍微平和了一些。
- Her voice was sharp, then mellowed. 她的声音尖厉刺耳, 然后变得圆润平和。
to mellow into sth 温和(或柔和)地变成某…
- as spring mellowed into summer 春天缓缓入夏
- The balmy afternoon had mellowed into a lovely evening. 宜人的下午缓缓地变成美好的傍晚。
- His rage mellowed into a plea. 他的愤怒渐渐平息, 变成恳求。
- He is now mellowing into middle age. 他现在正缓缓步入中年。
2. (in taste) [wine, whisky +] 变香醇；变陈化； [coffee, flavour +] 变醇香；变芳醇； [fruit +] 变甜熟
- as the wine mellows 随着葡萄酒变得香醇
- Whisky mellows with maturity. 威士忌酒随着陈化味道变得香醇。
- Once it is properly cooked the flavour mellows. 一旦经过适当烹调, 味道就变得香醇了。
to mellow to sth 成熟后变成…
- The grapes have a dry, earthy character which in time mellows to subtlety and richness. 葡萄本来干而无味, 最终陈化后变得味浓而醇香。
3. (in colour) [brick, stone +] 变得古色古香； [light +] 变柔和
- Paths should be laid in a material that is hardwearing but mellows well, such as brick or stone. 铺就道路应采用耐用且会变得古香古色的材料, 如砖或石头。
- The red brick had failed to mellow. 红砖不会褪色。
- in the evenings when the light had mellowed 在光线变得柔和的傍晚
to mellow to sth 变柔和成…
- a dense hardwood that mellows to a grey finish if left outdoors untreated 若放到户外不加处理, 最后会变软成为灰色朽木的一块密实的硬木料
- Magentas had mellowed to plum, browns to wheatish tan in the sun. 在阳光下, 品红色渐变成紫红色, 褐色变成了小麦色。
vt.
1. (make kinder) 使变温和；使变和善；使变成熟
- Marriage had not mellowed him. 婚姻并没有使他变得更成熟。
2. <非正式> (relax) (尤指毒品)使飘飘然, 使轻松自在
- Mellowed by several drinks, he suggested that they should get married. 喝了几杯酒放松下来之后, 他提议他们应该结婚。
3. (soften and mature) [+ flavour] 使浓郁芳醇； [+ wine, whisky] 使陈化；使芳醇； [+ cheese] 使成熟；使醇香； [+ stone] 使古色古香
- The slow cooking mellows the flavour beautifully. 慢慢烹煮使得味道更加浓郁美味。
- This is to mellow the flavour and colour of the final juice. 这是要使最后的果汁味道更浓郁, 色泽更柔和。
- coffee mellowed with chicory 和菊苣根混在一起后变得更香醇的咖啡
- The flavour of the cheese mellows the wine. 奶酪的味道使酒变得更醇香。
- stone buildings mellowed by time 石屋随着时间的推移变得古色古香
Phrasal Verb:
mellow out
/ˈmeləʊ/
vi.
1. (become less harsh or softer) [person +] 变和善；变宽容； [attitude +] 变友善；变和气； [mood, anger +] 变平和；平息； [voice +] 变圆润；变平和
- He mellowed considerably as he got older. 随着年龄增长, 他宽容很多。
- Attitudes have mellowed since then. 自那以后, 态度就变得友善了。
- Thereafter, his mood mellowed somewhat. 从那以后, 他的情绪稍微平和了一些。
- Her voice was sharp, then mellowed. 她的声音尖厉刺耳, 然后变得圆润平和。
to mellow into sth 温和(或柔和)地变成某…
- as spring mellowed into summer 春天缓缓入夏
- The balmy afternoon had mellowed into a lovely evening. 宜人的下午缓缓地变成美好的傍晚。
- His rage mellowed into a plea. 他的愤怒渐渐平息, 变成恳求。
- He is now mellowing into middle age. 他现在正缓缓步入中年。
2. (in taste) [wine, whisky +] 变香醇；变陈化； [coffee, flavour +] 变醇香；变芳醇； [fruit +] 变甜熟
- as the wine mellows 随着葡萄酒变得香醇
- Whisky mellows with maturity. 威士忌酒随着陈化味道变得香醇。
- Once it is properly cooked the flavour mellows. 一旦经过适当烹调, 味道就变得香醇了。
to mellow to sth 成熟后变成…
- The grapes have a dry, earthy character which in time mellows to subtlety and richness. 葡萄本来干而无味, 最终陈化后变得味浓而醇香。
3. (in colour) [brick, stone +] 变得古色古香； [light +] 变柔和
- Paths should be laid in a material that is hardwearing but mellows well, such as brick or stone. 铺就道路应采用耐用且会变得古香古色的材料, 如砖或石头。
- The red brick had failed to mellow. 红砖不会褪色。
- in the evenings when the light had mellowed 在光线变得柔和的傍晚
to mellow to sth 变柔和成…
- a dense hardwood that mellows to a grey finish if left outdoors untreated 若放到户外不加处理, 最后会变软成为灰色朽木的一块密实的硬木料
- Magentas had mellowed to plum, browns to wheatish tan in the sun. 在阳光下, 品红色渐变成紫红色, 褐色变成了小麦色。
vt.
1. (make kinder) 使变温和；使变和善；使变成熟
- Marriage had not mellowed him. 婚姻并没有使他变得更成熟。
2. <非正式> (relax) (尤指毒品)使飘飘然, 使轻松自在
- Mellowed by several drinks, he suggested that they should get married. 喝了几杯酒放松下来之后, 他提议他们应该结婚。
3. (soften and mature) [+ flavour] 使浓郁芳醇； [+ wine, whisky] 使陈化；使芳醇； [+ cheese] 使成熟；使醇香； [+ stone] 使古色古香
- The slow cooking mellows the flavour beautifully. 慢慢烹煮使得味道更加浓郁美味。
- This is to mellow the flavour and colour of the final juice. 这是要使最后的果汁味道更浓郁, 色泽更柔和。
- coffee mellowed with chicory 和菊苣根混在一起后变得更香醇的咖啡
- The flavour of the cheese mellows the wine. 奶酪的味道使酒变得更醇香。
- stone buildings mellowed by time 石屋随着时间的推移变得古色古香
Phrasal Verb:
mellow out
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉大词典
mellow
n. 水果甘美多汁的，酒等醇芳的
n. 水果甘美多汁的，酒等醇芳的
- 英语>简体中文, 中医大词典
mellow
adj.（形容词） mel.low.er, mel.low.est
1. Soft, sweet, juicy, and full-flavored because of ripeness: 成熟的，甘美多汁的：因成熟而柔软的、甜蜜的、多汁的、味浓的：
- a mellow fruit. 软熟多汁的果实
2. Suggesting softness or sweetness: 柔和的，甜蜜的：使人觉得柔软与甜蜜的：
- “The mellow air brought in the feel of imminent autumn”(&b{Thomas Hardy}) “甜美芳香的空气给人以秋天将至的感觉”(托马斯·哈迪)
3. Rich and soft in quality: 芳醇的：质地醇厚甜软的：
- a mellow sound; a mellow wine. 醇厚甜软的声音；芳醇的葡萄酒
4. Having the gentleness, wisdom, or tolerance often characteristic of maturity. 老练的，稳健的：具有常被作为成熟之特征的温和性情、智慧和忍耐力
5. Relaxed and unhurried; easygoing: 放松的，不急躁的；易相处的：
- a mellow friend; a mellow conversation. 易相处的朋友；悠闲自在的谈话
6. Slang 【俚语】
7. Slightly and pleasantly intoxicated. 微醉的：因微醉而感到轻松和愉快的
8. Pleasantly high from a drug, especially from smoking marijuana. 飘飘然的：因食用药物，尤指因吸食大麻而感觉愉快而轻飘飘的
9. Moist, rich, soft, and loamy. Used of soil. （指土壤）湿润的，富饶的，柔软的，肥沃的
v.tr.intr.（及物动词和不及物动词） mel.lowed, mel.low.ing, mel.lows
To make or become mellow. 使甘美多汁，变熟
常用词组:
mellow out 【俚语】
To become genial and pleasant; relax: 变得和蔼愉快；放松：
- “The cowboy mellowed out when they read him a sweet letter from his wife”(&b{Bobbie Ann Mason}) “当他们给他念了他妻子的来信后，这个牛仔变得乐陶陶的”(鲍比·安·梅森)
adj.（形容词） mel.low.er, mel.low.est
1. Soft, sweet, juicy, and full-flavored because of ripeness: 成熟的，甘美多汁的：因成熟而柔软的、甜蜜的、多汁的、味浓的：
- a mellow fruit. 软熟多汁的果实
2. Suggesting softness or sweetness: 柔和的，甜蜜的：使人觉得柔软与甜蜜的：
- “The mellow air brought in the feel of imminent autumn”(&b{Thomas Hardy}) “甜美芳香的空气给人以秋天将至的感觉”(托马斯·哈迪)
3. Rich and soft in quality: 芳醇的：质地醇厚甜软的：
- a mellow sound; a mellow wine. 醇厚甜软的声音；芳醇的葡萄酒
4. Having the gentleness, wisdom, or tolerance often characteristic of maturity. 老练的，稳健的：具有常被作为成熟之特征的温和性情、智慧和忍耐力
5. Relaxed and unhurried; easygoing: 放松的，不急躁的；易相处的：
- a mellow friend; a mellow conversation. 易相处的朋友；悠闲自在的谈话
6. Slang 【俚语】
7. Slightly and pleasantly intoxicated. 微醉的：因微醉而感到轻松和愉快的
8. Pleasantly high from a drug, especially from smoking marijuana. 飘飘然的：因食用药物，尤指因吸食大麻而感觉愉快而轻飘飘的
9. Moist, rich, soft, and loamy. Used of soil. （指土壤）湿润的，富饶的，柔软的，肥沃的
v.tr.intr.（及物动词和不及物动词） mel.lowed, mel.low.ing, mel.lows
To make or become mellow. 使甘美多汁，变熟
常用词组:
mellow out 【俚语】
To become genial and pleasant; relax: 变得和蔼愉快；放松：
- “The cowboy mellowed out when they read him a sweet letter from his wife”(&b{Bobbie Ann Mason}) “当他们给他念了他妻子的来信后，这个牛仔变得乐陶陶的”(鲍比·安·梅森)
- 英语>简体中文, 美国传统词典
mellow
adj. 柔软的，柔和的，淡的；vi. 成熟
adj. 柔软的，柔和的，淡的；vi. 成熟
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉化学大词典
mellow
n. 金属喷涂
n. 金属喷涂
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉机械大词典
mellow
adj.
(颜色或声音)柔和的, 丰富的
- The colours become mellow as the sun went down. 当太阳落山时, 色彩变得柔和了。
(水果)熟透的, 甘美多汁的, (酒)芳醇的
- These apples are mellow at this time of year. 每年这时节, 苹果就熟透了。
成熟的, 老练的, 稳健的
- He's got mellower as he's got older. 随着年龄的增长, 他变得更成熟了。
高兴的, 微醉的
- I'd had two glass of wine and I was feeling mellow. 我喝了两杯葡萄酒, 顿时觉得心旷神怡。
vt. & vi.
(使)成熟
- She's mellowed over the years. 这些年来他变得成熟了。
adj.
(颜色或声音)柔和的, 丰富的
- The colours become mellow as the sun went down. 当太阳落山时, 色彩变得柔和了。
(水果)熟透的, 甘美多汁的, (酒)芳醇的
- These apples are mellow at this time of year. 每年这时节, 苹果就熟透了。
成熟的, 老练的, 稳健的
- He's got mellower as he's got older. 随着年龄的增长, 他变得更成熟了。
高兴的, 微醉的
- I'd had two glass of wine and I was feeling mellow. 我喝了两杯葡萄酒, 顿时觉得心旷神怡。
vt. & vi.
(使)成熟
- She's mellowed over the years. 这些年来他变得成熟了。
- 英语>简体中文, 简明英汉词典
mellow1
(adjective 形容词)
甜美多汁的
a mellow taste. 甜美的味道。
SYNONYM 同义词:mature, mild,pleasant, rich, ripe, smooth, sweet.
柔和的
mellow light. 柔和的光。
mellow sounds. 圆润的声音。
mellow surroundings. 舒适的环境。
SYNONYM 同义词:agreeable, comforting, genial, gentle, happy,kindly, peaceful, reassuring, soft, subdued,warm.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅harsh.
(adjective 形容词)
甜美多汁的
a mellow taste. 甜美的味道。
SYNONYM 同义词:mature, mild,pleasant, rich, ripe, smooth, sweet.
柔和的
mellow light. 柔和的光。
mellow sounds. 圆润的声音。
mellow surroundings. 舒适的环境。
SYNONYM 同义词:agreeable, comforting, genial, gentle, happy,kindly, peaceful, reassuring, soft, subdued,warm.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅harsh.
- 英语>简体中文, 英语同义词词典
mellow1
adj.
甘美多汁的
(瓜果等)熟的
(人格、思想等)老练的; 完美的
(声音)圆润的
(光、色等)柔和的
肥沃的, 富饶的
(酒)芳醇的
[口]欢乐的; 有点醉的; 温和的
[美俚]好的, 极好的
- a mellow persimmon 甘甜的柿子
- mellow age 成熟的年令
- a mellow color 悦目的颜色
- mellow wine 醇酒
- mellow soil 肥沃的土壤
adj.
甘美多汁的
(瓜果等)熟的
(人格、思想等)老练的; 完美的
(声音)圆润的
(光、色等)柔和的
肥沃的, 富饶的
(酒)芳醇的
[口]欢乐的; 有点醉的; 温和的
[美俚]好的, 极好的
- a mellow persimmon 甘甜的柿子
- mellow age 成熟的年令
- a mellow color 悦目的颜色
- mellow wine 醇酒
- mellow soil 肥沃的土壤
mellow2
vt.
使柔和; 使软化; 使成熟[醇香; 圆润]; 使变得老练, 稳健
- A few more years will mellow the wine. 年头多将使酒醇香可口。
- The years have mellowed him. 岁月使他变得老成了。
vt.
使柔和; 使软化; 使成熟[醇香; 圆润]; 使变得老练, 稳健
- A few more years will mellow the wine. 年头多将使酒醇香可口。
- The years have mellowed him. 岁月使他变得老成了。
mellow3
vi.
变得老成[丰美, 柔和]
- Apples mellow after they have been picked. 苹果摘下之后变熟。
- The colours mellowed as the sun went down. 随着太阳的落去, 色泽变得柔和了。
继承用法
mellowly
adv.
mellowness
n.
vi.
变得老成[丰美, 柔和]
- Apples mellow after they have been picked. 苹果摘下之后变熟。
- The colours mellowed as the sun went down. 随着太阳的落去, 色泽变得柔和了。
继承用法
mellowly
adv.
mellowness
n.
英语>简体中文, 现代英汉综合大辞典
mellow
圓潤
圓潤
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 机械工程名词
mellow
鬆軟（結持度）
鬆軟（結持度）
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 土壤学名词
mellow
/ˈmɛləʊ/
(mellowing, mellowed, mellower, mellows,mellowest)
1. 形容词 Mellow is used to describe things that have a pleasant, soft, rich colour, usually red, orange, yellow, or brown. 柔和的
- ...the softer, mellower light of evening. …傍晚较柔和的灯光。
2. 形容词 A mellow sound or flavour is pleasant, smooth, and rich. (声音) 柔美的; (味道) 香醇的
- His voice was deep and mellow and his speech had a soothing and comforting quality. 他的嗓音深沉柔美，他的演讲令人舒心宽慰。
3. 及物动词/不及物动词 If someone mellows or if something mellows them, they become kinder or less extreme in their behaviour, especially as a result of growing older. 使变平和; 变平和
- He became a taciturn man, a man not easy to live with. Later, when the older children married and had children of their own, he mellowed a little. 他变成了一个沉默寡言的人、一个不容易相处的人。后来，等大点的孩子们结了婚，也有了他们自己的孩子，他变得平和了些。
4. 形容词 Mellow is also an adjective. 平和的
- Is she more mellow and tolerant? 她更平和、更宽容了吗？
/ˈmɛləʊ/
(mellowing, mellowed, mellower, mellows,mellowest)
1. 形容词 Mellow is used to describe things that have a pleasant, soft, rich colour, usually red, orange, yellow, or brown. 柔和的
- ...the softer, mellower light of evening. …傍晚较柔和的灯光。
2. 形容词 A mellow sound or flavour is pleasant, smooth, and rich. (声音) 柔美的; (味道) 香醇的
- His voice was deep and mellow and his speech had a soothing and comforting quality. 他的嗓音深沉柔美，他的演讲令人舒心宽慰。
3. 及物动词/不及物动词 If someone mellows or if something mellows them, they become kinder or less extreme in their behaviour, especially as a result of growing older. 使变平和; 变平和
- He became a taciturn man, a man not easy to live with. Later, when the older children married and had children of their own, he mellowed a little. 他变成了一个沉默寡言的人、一个不容易相处的人。后来，等大点的孩子们结了婚，也有了他们自己的孩子，他变得平和了些。
4. 形容词 Mellow is also an adjective. 平和的
- Is she more mellow and tolerant? 她更平和、更宽容了吗？
英语>简体中文, 高级英汉双解词典
