1 COLOUR 紫色 Something that is purple is of a reddish-blue colour. 紫色
2 ADJ [usually ADJ n] (文章)词藻华丽的,堆砌意象的 Purple prose or a purple patch is a piece of writing that contains very elaborate language or images. (文章)词藻华丽的,堆砌意象的
3 PHRASE (尤指运动员或球队)接连成功,好运不断 If someone, especially a sports player or team, goes through a purple patch, they are very successful or lucky for a period. (尤指运动员或球队)接连成功,好运不断 [journalism]
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