alabaster
n[U]
soft (usu white) stone, like marble in appearance, often carved to make ornaments 雪花石膏(一種質(zhì)軟而通常為白色的石料, 貌似大理石, 常用以雕刻成裝飾品). alabaster, adj [usu attrib 通常作定語]
(a) of alabaster 雪花石膏的
an alabaster vase 雪花石膏花瓶.
(b) white or smooth like alabaster (像雪花石膏一樣)白潤光滑的
her alabaster complexion 她那白潤光滑的肌膚.
??? 情景例句
Being a mother is not easy,
當一個母親真不容易,
We really wish you'll have a pleasant stay here.
我們真誠地希望你們在這里過得愉快。
These are partly a matter of personal circumstances, partly a matter of psychology.