pastel
noun uk/ˈpæs.təl/ us/pæsˈtel/
(MATERIAL)
[ C or U ]彩色蜡笔;彩色粉笔
a soft, coloured substance, usually in the form of a small stick, that is used to draw pictures, or a picture made using this
Do you like working with pastels/in pastel? 你喜欢用彩色蜡笔画吗？
The show includes 85 paintings, pastels, and sculptures. 此次展出包括85件油画、蜡笔画和雕塑作品。
(COLOUR)
[ C ]淡而柔和的色彩
a colour that is pale and soft
pastel
adjective [ before noun ] uk/ˈpæs.təl/ us/pæsˈtel/
浅淡色的，颜色柔和的
having a pale soft colour
Their house is decorated in pastel shades. 他们房子的装饰色调轻柔淡雅。