pink

A1 · Beginner Uncountable noun

n. the colour that is a mix of red and white.

n. the hue produced by the combination of red and white light or pigments.

日本語:ピンク※

“Pink is her favourite colour for decorating the bedroom.”

“The artist used various shades of pink to capture the soft texture of the cherry blossoms.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a small garden flower that is often pink, white, or red.

n. any of various plants in the genus Dianthus, characterized by fringed petals and a spicy fragrance.

“The garden was full of sweet-smelling pinks in the early summer.”

“He planted a border of fringed pinks to provide a fragrant edge to the stone pathway.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Informal

n. the highest or best possible state of something, especially health.

n. the peak or highest degree of a particular state or quality; most common in the idiom 'in the pink of health'.

“After his holiday, he looked like he was in the pink of health.”

“Despite his advanced age, the retired professor remained in the pink of physical and mental condition.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports British English

n. the pink ball in the game of snooker, worth six points.

n. one of the six coloured object balls in snooker, positioned on the pink spot and carrying a value of six points.

“He needed to pot the pink to win the frame.”

“The player carefully lined up the shot on the pink, knowing that a miss would give his opponent a chance to clear the table.”

C1 · Advanced Technical

v. to cut the edge of cloth in a zigzag pattern to stop it from fraying.

v. to cut a decorative notched or zigzag edge on fabric, typically using specialized shears.

“She used special scissors to pink the edges of the silk scarf.”

“The tailor chose to pink the internal seams of the jacket to prevent the delicate lining from unraveling over time.”

C2 · Proficiency Technology British English

v. when a car engine makes a sharp metallic clicking sound.

v. to emit a high-pitched metallic knocking sound caused by pre-ignition in an internal combustion engine.

“The engine started to pink when I tried to drive up the steep hill.”

“The mechanic explained that using low-octane fuel was causing the engine to pink under heavy acceleration.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

adj. having socialist views, but not as extreme as a communist.

adj. holding mildly left-wing or socialist political sympathies; often used as a milder alternative to 'red'.

“The newspaper was known for its slightly pink political stance.”

“During the election, the candidate was criticized for his pink tendencies by more conservative members of the party.”