They had to memorise them so that they could reply with the correct colour name at a later date and to match them with the descriptions when asked.

他们必须记住这些单词，因为晚些时候他们要回答准确的颜色名并把它们跟所描述的搭配起来。

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"Historically, it got its name because of its colour - because the water contains more mud and sand than other rivers. But now it's yellower because of human activities, " he said.

穆教授以受到水土问题影响最大的黄河流域为例说，“黄河在历史上因为含沙量高于其它河流而因颜色而得名，但如今人类活动让黄河变得更黄了。”

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Salmon is a bad name for a lovely colour which I'd call coral pink mixed with orange, one of the best colours to add some zest to a dark mix.

用鲑鱼肉形容一种可爱的颜色很不雅，所以我称之为珊瑚粉红橙，是最能给深色系添加韵味的色彩之一。

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Voters are given a clutch of ballot papers at the polling station, each one with a different candidate's name and colour.

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Each wind was given a name, which along with the colour of water or the height of waves was used to help forecast the weather.

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It could mean every sign of individual brands, from their logo, colour or typeface, being replaced by standard packaging simply carrying warnings and the name of the cigarettes.

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