coral /ˈkɒrəl/ CET6+ TEM4

• 1. 

  N-VAR Coral is a hard substance formed from the bones of very small sea animals. It is often used to make jewellery. 珊瑚

  例：

  The women have elaborate necklaces of turquoise and pink coral.

  女士们拥有绿宝石和粉色珊瑚制成的精美项链。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Corals are very small sea animals. 珊瑚虫

  例：

  The seas around Bermuda are full of colourful corals and fantastic fish.

  百慕大周围的海域中到处都是五彩的珊瑚虫和奇异的鱼类。

• 3. 

  COLOR Something that is coral is dark orangey-pink in colour. 珊瑚色的

  例：

  ...coral lipstick.

  …珊瑚色的口红。