satin
noun uk/ˈsæt.ɪn/ us/ˈsæt̬.ən/
(CLOTH)
[ U ]缎子
a type of cloth, sometimes made of silk, that is smooth and shiny on one side but not on the other
a cream satin dress 乳白色的缎面裙子
(PAINT)
[ S or U ] (also satin finish)亮光涂料;丝光涂料
a type of paint that is slightly shiny when it dries
We used white satin for the woodwork rather than gloss.
- More examples
- Both the gloss and satin paints come in pure brilliant white.
- You will need two contrasting colours of matt emulsion paint and some satin finish interior wood varnish.
- He used a satin finish on the walls.