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turquoise

/ˈtɝkwɔɪz/

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1 · noun

a blue-green color or a stone of that color

绿松石色；绿松石

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To paint the shallow water near the shore, the artist chose turquoise.
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画家选择绿松石色来描绘岸边的浅水。
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Pronunciation: /ˈtɝkwɔɪz/

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