satin

サテン、繻子

片面につやがある滑らかな布。ドレスや寝具によく使う。

やさしい英語で： A smooth cloth that is shiny on one side, often used for dresses and bedding.

• Her dress is made of satin.
• He tied a satin ribbon around the box.
• The jacket has a soft satin lining.

よく使う表現： satin dress, satin ribbon, silk satin

半光沢の

特に塗装した表面に、滑らかで控えめなつやがある。

やさしい英語で： Having a slight, smooth shine, especially on a painted surface.

• We chose satin paint for the walls.
• The table has a satin finish.
• A satin coating gives the door a gentle shine.

類義語： semigloss, satin-finish

反対語： matte

よく使う表現： satin paint, satin finish, satin varnish

サテン仕上げにする

紙や金属などの表面を滑らかにして、つやを出す。

やさしい英語で： To give paper, metal, or another material a smooth, shiny surface.

• The workers satin the paper before packing it.
• She satined the silver to give it a soft shine.
• Special rollers were used to satin the sheets.

類義語： polish

よく使う表現： satin the paper, satin the silver