vermeil
noun [ U ] uk/ˈvɜː.meɪl/ /vɚˈmeɪ/
镀厚金的纯银
a metal material that consists of solid silver covered in a layer of gold
Our collection features pieces made of vermeil and sterling silver, all handmade in New York City. 我们的系列采用镀厚金的纯银和纯银，全部在纽约手工制作。
Many sports trophies and all Olympic gold medals are made of gold vermeil. 许多体育赛事的奖杯和所有的奥运金牌都是用镀厚金的纯银制成的。
Jewellery made of gold vermeil is less expensive than solid gold but higher in quality than gold-plated pieces. 由纯银镀厚金制成的首饰比纯金的便宜，但质量比普通镀金的好。
Synonym: silver gilt
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- They are selling a shell necklace of vermeil, olive jade and freshwater pearls.
- The new design director of the store revived vermeil (gold-plated sterling silver).
- circle-drop earrings of 14ct gold vermeil
vermeil
adjective uk/ˈvɜː.meɪl/ /vɚˈmeɪ/
银质镀厚金的
made of vermeil (= a metal material that consists of solid silver covered in a layer of gold)
The centuries-old vermeil cutlery and candelabras came from a London silversmith. 这些有数百年历史的纯银镀厚金的餐具和烛台是由伦敦的一位银匠制作的。
Our gold vermeil and gemstone rings are a great accessory. 我们的纯银镀厚金和镶嵌宝石的戒指是很棒的配饰。
Synonym: silver gilt
See also: gold-plated
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- Tiny gold discs sway enticingly from the links of this gleaming layered vermeil necklace.
- Vermeil jewellery is one of the hottest trends right now as it strikes the perfect balance between quality and value.
- The base of a vermeil piece is sterling silver with coated gold of at least 10 carats.