Dictionary entry
gauze-like
adjective
薄如纱布的
so thin as to transmit light
- 1.
so thin as to transmit light
In use
The gauze-like curtains allowed the morning light to filter gently into the room.
She wore a blouse made of a gauze-like material that was almost transparent.
The fog was so thin and gauze-like that we could still see the distant hills.
gauze-like + noun
She wore a gauze-like dress that shimmered in the sunlight.
她穿着一件薄如纱布的连衣裙，在阳光下闪闪发光。
be + gauze-like
The fabric is gauze-like, allowing light to pass through easily.
这种布料薄如纱布，光线很容易透过。
Common mistakes
The gauze-like of the fabric is very thin.The fabric is gauze-like and very thin.
'gauze-like' 是形容词，不能用作名词。应将 'gauze-like' 作为表语形容词使用。
She danced gauze-like across the stage.She danced like gauze across the stage.
'gauze-like' 是形容词，不能修饰动词。应使用 'like gauze' 作为副词短语来修饰动作。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
由名词加-like构成的复合形容词，通常作定语或表语。
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