ACT 英语和世界知识 - 外观及质感

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

the natural process of becoming smaller, tighter, or more compact

the act or process of compressing or reducing the volume of something, resulting in increased density

a polished, flat surface on a gemstone or bone, crucial for reflecting light in gems and for articulation in bones

the state or quality of being curved or bent, describing the shape or contour of an object or surface

a mark or spot on something or someone's skin that spoils the appearance

(of liquids) lacking in clarity for being mixed by other things such as sand or soil

able to increase in size or volume

exhibiting a shimmering, rainbow-like play of colors, typically due to refraction of light

containing small holes or gaps, allowing liquid or air to pass through

hard to manage because of awkward form

having an impressive height

changed from its original shape or form, often in a way that makes it appear twisted, misshapen, or unclear

not flexible or easily bent

having the quality of sticking or bonding objects together

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

having a flexible quality, capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed

real and tangible, existing in physical form that can be sensed or experienced

thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture

covered with small raised areas or irregularities, making it uneven to the touch

(of a fabric or garment) folded or gathered in a series of small, parallel folds

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

complicated or difficult to follow, like a maze

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

having the shape or characteristics of a tube

shaped like an egg, with a rounded or elliptical form

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

unpleasantly damp and sticky, often referring to skin or surfaces that feel cool and moist to the touch

(of an appearance) not washed, neat, or cared for

firm and tight, lacking any slackness or excess

having small, fine wrinkles or creases on the surface, often producing a texture that is slightly rough or uneven

having an empty space within

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

prone to shaping, bending, or stretching

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it

to stretch something in order to make it longer

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

to cause fibers to become matted and compacted, resembling felt, typically through pressure, moisture, or agitation

to add color to something using a specific colored material or substance

to shape something, emphasizing its natural curves and outlines

to make a dirty mark by rubbing or spreading something on a surface

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it

to enlarge or lengthen something