Pretty in English can be translated as "pretty".
1. Pronunciation:
- American English: [ˈprɪti]
- British English: [ˈprɪti]
2. Chinese Translation:
- adj. 漂亮的; 可爱的; 美丽的; 小巧的; 精致的
3. Comparative: prettier
4. Superlative: prettiest
5. Memory Trick:
- Pre- is a prefix, -ty is an adjective suffix, and -y is an adjective suffix. Remember them together.
6. Phrases:
- pretty dress: 漂亮的裙子
- pretty face: 漂亮的面孔
- pretty girl: 漂亮女孩
- pretty eyes: 漂亮的眼睛
- pretty smile: 漂亮的微笑
- pretty house: 漂亮的房子
7. Bilingual Examples:
1. My younger sister is very pretty.
2. She has a pretty face.
3. This is a pretty dress.
4. The pretty girl is my neighbor.
5. I like your pretty eyes.
8. Usage:
1. It mainly refers to "appearing attractive and pleasing to the eye" and can be used to describe people, objects, or scenery.
2. It is often used to describe women or children, with connotations of cuteness and gentleness.
