1
a palette of sth
‘a palette of sth’ 常指一套颜色或一组色调，也可用于比喻。
The painter used a palette of bright primary colors.
这位画家使用了一套明亮的原色调色板。
调色板
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
调色板
A flat board on which an artist mixes paints.
The painter used a palette of bright primary colors.
这位画家使用了一套明亮的原色调色板。
A thin board on which a painter lays and mixes colours.
特定艺术家、画作或艺术流派的色彩范围
the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art
A set of colours available to be used (or mixed).
艺术家混合颜料的平面板及所用颜色范围
board that provides a flat surface on which artists mix paints and the range of colors used
The artist mixed vibrant colors on her palette before applying them to the canvas.
艺术家在将鲜艳的颜色涂到画布上之前，先在调色板上进行混合。
This painting is known for its soft, muted palette of blues and grays.
这幅画以其柔和、淡雅的蓝色和灰色调色板而闻名。
Graphic designers often work with a digital palette to select exact colors for their projects.
平面设计师经常使用数字调色板来为他们的项目选择精确的颜色。
‘a palette of sth’ 常指一套颜色或一组色调，也可用于比喻。
The painter used a palette of bright primary colors.
这位画家使用了一套明亮的原色调色板。
表示颜料在调色板上的位置。
She mixed blue and yellow on her palette.
她在调色板上混合了蓝色和黄色。
指某位艺术家使用的特定颜色范围。
Monet's palette is known for its soft pastel hues.
莫奈的调色板以其柔和的粉彩色调而闻名。
Not this
The artist arranged his paints on a wooden pallet.
Use this
The artist arranged his paints on a wooden palette.
palette（调色板）和pallet（托盘，货板）发音相似，但含义不同。画家使用调色板混合颜料，而非货运托盘。
Not this
The chef has a refined palette for spices.
Use this
The chef has a refined palate for spices.
表示味觉或鉴赏力时应用palate（上颚，味觉），而非palette（调色板）。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
配色方案；色彩范围
The new website uses a bright color palette that catches the eye.
新网站使用明亮的配色方案，很吸引眼球。
柔和淡雅的用色范围
The artist prefers a muted palette of earthy tones.
这位艺术家偏爱大地色系的柔和配色。
有限的用色范围
Working with a limited palette forces you to focus on composition.
用有限的颜色作画迫使你专注于构图。
画家调色板（混合颜料的平板）
He held a painter's palette in one hand and a brush in the other.
他一只手拿着画家调色板，另一只手拿着画笔。
一系列可供选择的事物
The course gives students a palette of techniques to handle difficult conversations.
这门课程教给学生一系列处理困难对话的技巧。
宽广的（艺术表现）范围
Her work shows a broad palette, from minimalist sketches to ornate oil paintings.
她的作品呈现出宽广的风格范围，从极简素描到繁复的油画都有。
拓展（创作或表现）范围
The designer traveled to Kyoto to expand her palette of colors and patterns.
这位设计师前往京都，拓展自己的色彩与图案范围。
Use palette naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
记法：palette开头是pal（朋友），想象朋友端着调色板帮你调色。
语域：mixed 常见场景：艺术评论与绘画、设计与数字工具、美妆产品 palette 在绘画和艺术评论中多指调色板或色彩范围，语气较正式；在设计与软件界面中多指可用配色；在日常美妆语境中则指彩妆盘，语气较轻松。具体含义需依场景判断。
可数名词，常与of连用表示颜色范围。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.