amethyst /ˈæmɪθɪst/

• 1. 

  N-VAR Amethysts are clear purple stones, sometimes used to make jewellery. 紫晶

  例：

  The necklace consisted of amethysts set in gold.

  这条项链是金镶紫水晶的。

  例：

  ...rows of amethyst beads.

  ...一排排紫水晶珠子。

• 2. 

  COLOR Amethyst is used to describe things that are pale purple in colour. 淡紫色

  例：

  The colours changed from green to amethyst.

  这些颜色从绿色变成了淡紫色。

  例：

  ...amethyst glass.

  ...淡紫色杯子。