Definition of texture in English:

texture

noun ˈtɛkstʃəˈtɛkstʃər

mass noun

1The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance.
（物质、表面的）结构，构造；纹理；肌理
skin texture and tone
皮肤肌理和色泽。
the cheese is firm in texture
奶酪质地紧密。
count noun the different colours and textures of bark
树皮各不相同的颜色和纹理。
Example sentencesExamples
- These sweets are produced in bright colours and soft textures, and include children's favourites such as jelly babies.
- Rattles and bright toys that have different textures and sounds are often good sources of entertainment.
- To start, make a note of the colours and textures in your home's building stone, roofing tiles and garden walls.
- The frog's brown and yellow coloring, as well as its rough texture, allow it to blend in with the mud and tree trunks in its environment.
- This wine is known for its rich, silky texture and complex character.
- An array of small dishes is placed before the guests with a range of colours, flavours, textures, and aromas.
- With a myriad of tones, textures, sizes and shapes, a garden planted purely with foliage plants can be an exciting place to be.
- I brushed a finger along the side of his face, feeling the rough texture of the dark stubble he was allowing to remain on his chin.
- The children would be introduced to papers of different colours, textures and shapes.
- The result is paper with a rough-edged and impressive texture.
- The quartz grains are well-rounded and often show frosted, pitted surface textures.
- It has a glass and curved aluminum roof that displays beautiful textures and colors.
- They did have similar eyes and hair coloring, even the same skin textures and pigments.
- The vegetables were tender and their different textures made for interesting contrasts in the mouth.
- I blinked in surprise; her dark, sandy-blond hair, rough in texture, was now streaked with green.
- An easy way to include different textures is to mix evergreen and deciduous plants.
- Besides being a source of fast-digesting carbs, that type of cereal will add thickness and texture to your protein shake.
- The complexity of the fossilization process is reflected in the presence of different textures in adjacent cells of the same tissue.
- The avocado tends to be quite creamy in texture, and the combination of the pink grapefruit and the avocado with the crab would be an automatic combination as the perfect salad.
- It was sweet and tangy and gooey - a blissful companion of flavours and textures.
Synonyms
feel, touch
appearance, finish, surface, grain
quality, character
consistency
weave, nap
1. 1.1 The character or appearance of a textile fabric as determined by the arrangement and thickness of its threads.
  （织物的）密度，质地
  a dark shirt of rough texture
  质地粗糙的深色衬衫。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I turn slightly in it now, the rough woven texture of the cloth rubbing my neck.
  For playful touches that contrast with felt's matte texture, thread shiny satin ribbon through slits in the fabric or weave it into a pillow front.
  There also was a feeling of texture in many fabrics, created through tie-dye, batik and ombred effects.
  It was the colorful patterns of these textiles and their plush texture that tested the artists' abilities.
  Two of the best selling fabric-effect tiles are linen and satin, both of which successfully replicate the look and texture of the fabrics.
  Her most interesting work is double-woven, which creates variations in texture.
  In much the same way, tapestry has everything painting has, with the added tactile allure of texture.
  Embroidery of a vast variety and fabrics of every texture are being used.
  Ford admits that it is the fabrics, their texture in particular, which inspire and drive the designs for each collection.
  I believe the texture in the fabric was called slub and they may be an acetate rayon blend.
  It returns to the origins of the wallpaper industry, combining the appearance and texture of luxurious fabric with a modern natural feel.
  In spite of my goose bumps, I love the texture of the soft fabric against my bare back.
  Keep in mind, shrinkage may affect the appearance and texture of dry-clean only fabric.
  In fashion designing, the colour, weave, design and texture of the fabric play a very important role.
  By changing the direction of her satin stitches on the leaves and flowers, she created texture and the allusion of dimension.
  Yet his great insight is to recognize that it was the hue and texture of fabric taken together, more than the cut and tailoring, that determined the value of a garment.
  The ‘girl’ was cloaked in a brown tartan stuff of a rough texture, poor fabric, no doubt.
  The man lightly traces his hand over the fabric, feeling the texture and imagining the day it was worn.
  Synonyms
  surface, finish, grain, nap
2. 1.2Art The tactile quality of the surface of a work of art.
  〔艺术〕（艺术作品等的）神韵；质感
  Example sentencesExamples
  As in paintings by Malevich and Mondrian, one can detect irregularities of surface texture that come from dragging a brush across the canvas.
  The use of layered hand-made paper of different quality gives varied texture to the painting.
  The horizontal texture of evenly wiped paint emulates the scan lines of a video screen.
  When translated into watercolor on silk, her paintings retain both the muted palette and slightly wrinkled texture of the leaf collages.
  He often added wax or sand to his paint, increasing its texture and calling attention to the paint's materiality.
3. 1.3 The quality created by the combination of the different elements in a work of music or literature.
  （音乐或文学作品的）谐和统一（感）
  a closely knit symphonic texture
  一种连贯紧凑的交响乐谐和统一感。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Nelson's comping on the vibes creates a texture that is more ethereal than a pianist's and helps define Holland's compositional sound.
  Sides expertly creates texture by weaving into his double narrative some more personal, more emotional vignettes that add color and pathos.
  Too often crucial instrumental details were obscured in the mushy orchestral texture.
  Now I'm starting to appreciate the interplay of musical texture and lyrical directness.
  Solos are kept short and sweet, and the frequent shifts in texture and instrumental combinations keep things interesting.
  That is a perfect description of an elaborate contrapuntal texture with ‘emancipated dissonance’.
  Clare's impeccable performances create a transparency of texture consistent with whatever they sing.
  While the two-voice texture does indeed simplify the music, because of the complex rhythms it is not particularly easy music to play.
  They often comment on the flavour, texture and overall quality of the beef which we believe is due to the lengthy hanging process.
  Though no subsequent comedy has transformation woven so fully into its texture as this, Ovid was of continued importance in Shakespeare's later work in the genre.
  The pentatonicism helps lighten the contrapuntal texture.
  When certain musicians were not available to do their parts friends were brought in to fill the gaps, and this has only added to the depth and texture of the music.
  Rochford also writes music - exploring the farthest reaches of tonality and texture - for the two tenor saxes, bass and drums of his own band Polar Bear.
  Pianist Damon Denton scampers through Shostakovich's figurations with a keen ear for melody and texture.
  The absolute clarity of the orchestral texture allowed for the sometimes jarring harmonies and raucous percussion effects to be highlighted.
  Zafón weaves layer upon layer within his novel, so that his plots and subplots create a rich texture.
  Although both narrators are prone to purple passages, the texture of Singer's Gothic prose remains one of the novel's strengths.
  Though simple in style and clean in texture, the primo parts of these duets provide the teacher with many opportunities to teach musicianship.
  The single Two Months Off is glorious, a mass of shifting electronic textures and exuberant, repetitious vocals.
  One of the ways in which this foreshadowing of Agnes's death is expressed in the poem is through the swan imagery so deeply embedded in the poem's figural texture.

verbˈtɛkstʃəˈtɛkstʃər

[with object]usually as adjective textured

Give (a surface) a rough or raised texture.
wallcoverings which create a textured finish
造成墙面浮凸感的墙面涂料。
Example sentencesExamples
- It's so richly textured that it almost resembles Braille, and I imagine he goes through tubes of paint by the truckload.
- Some have textured tops and the dimpled surface is thin enough to allow candlelight to shine through the porcelain.
- The Fabric Effect is a collection of lightly textured wall-coverings and borders.
- She glued textured rubber onto the stairs to ease her pet's trip around the house.
- The walls of the pinnacle were bizarrely shaped and textured and formed strange silhouettes in the midday sun.
- Repeatedly press the leather stamp over the clay until the entire surface is textured.
- The glass installed here should be opal or sufficiently textured to obscure the view in.
- This device bridges the newly placed pavement, texturing the surface to produce a skid-resistant and quiet pavement, and then applies a curing compound.
- I have never eaten chicken so juicy, well textured and perfectly cooked.
- The first of the final finish coats was textured to provide a nonslip walking surface.
- A quick grind with a pestle and mortar produces a finely textured flavouring for cooking.
- There are also beautifully textured fabrics available from many outlets.
- Later we look at recent paintings that are as rich and densely textured as a medieval hanging.
- Petrea volubilis is also known as the Sandpaper vine because of its roughly textured leaves.
- Kitchen paper towels applied to the surface result in a barely visible, textured grid.
- Odds and ends around the house, such as forks, lace fabric, and toy truck tires, can be used to texture clay surfaces.
- Films and sheets made from the polymer blends may be textured so as to increase the bulk hand feel.
- Amy decided to cut Jan's hair shorter, making it more textured so that it looked tidier and was easier to look after.
- The paint mass is weighty and roughly textured, but the visual effect is minimalist.
- Printed and textured linen will be snapped up and mixed with existing plain linen garments.

Derivatives

textural

adjective ˈtɛkstʃərəlˈtɛk(st)ʃ(ə)rəl

1Relating to the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance.
（物质、表面的）结构，构造；纹理；肌理
the pie provided perfect textural contrast to the pasty sweet potato
1. 1.1 Relating to the quality created by the combination of the different elements in a work of music or literature.
  （音乐或文学作品的）谐和统一（感）
Example sentencesExamples
- the textural richness of the paintings
- The textural overlays of the jazz instruments, the drums and the brittle, twangy impetuousness of the kora are at the centre of this music's appeal.
- The warmed cream dribbled over these eggs elevated the experience to decadently good, whilst the crunchy crumbs added the perfect textural contrast.
- Although his arrangements are looser, both composers share a love of deep textural complexity set within deceptively straightforward structures.
- music of incredible textural richness and sophistication

texturally

adverbˈtɛkstʃ(ə)r(ə)liˈtɛkstʃ(ə)r(ə)li

A number of the stronger paintings in this texturally diverse show were in fact, rubbings - essentially big charcoal-and-graphite drawings on canvas.
Example sentencesExamples
- The linoleum block is systematically chiseled away in repetitive patterns, leaving a background reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh's texturally painted fields of wheat.
- The flat, strappy foliage of the exotic night bloomer contrasts texturally with a bed companion, the enormous, finely cut fronds of an Australian tree fern.

textureless

adjectiveˈtɛkstʃ(ə)ləsˈtɛk(st)ʃərləs

The original thought process seems to be that by the middle of the 20th century, white bread had become the standard form of American bread, but was also relatively soft, bland, textureless and geographically uniform.
Example sentencesExamples
- They assured me this was delicious but I must say it looked rather dodgy: you simply can't serve the delicate flesh of scallops in a cloying, textureless mashed potato.
- In this country children - and too often adults - eat textureless reformed chicken or bought-in frozen pizza, flabby oven chips and beans.
- Her life had been flat and textureless as a starched white sheet.
- After hours of cooking, while the flesh had gone all too soggy and textureless, the skin stayed pretty hard and chewy.

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting a woven fabric or something resembling this): from Latin textura 'weaving', from text- 'woven', from the verb texere.

Definition of texture in US English:

texture

nounˈteksCHərˈtɛkstʃər

1The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance.
（物质、表面的）结构，构造；纹理；肌理
skin texture and tone
皮肤肌理和色泽。
the cheese is firm in texture
奶酪质地紧密。
the different colors and textures of bark
树皮各不相同的颜色和纹理。
Example sentencesExamples
- The complexity of the fossilization process is reflected in the presence of different textures in adjacent cells of the same tissue.
- I brushed a finger along the side of his face, feeling the rough texture of the dark stubble he was allowing to remain on his chin.
- It was sweet and tangy and gooey - a blissful companion of flavours and textures.
- They did have similar eyes and hair coloring, even the same skin textures and pigments.
- The children would be introduced to papers of different colours, textures and shapes.
- The frog's brown and yellow coloring, as well as its rough texture, allow it to blend in with the mud and tree trunks in its environment.
- To start, make a note of the colours and textures in your home's building stone, roofing tiles and garden walls.
- Rattles and bright toys that have different textures and sounds are often good sources of entertainment.
- This wine is known for its rich, silky texture and complex character.
- The quartz grains are well-rounded and often show frosted, pitted surface textures.
- I blinked in surprise; her dark, sandy-blond hair, rough in texture, was now streaked with green.
- The avocado tends to be quite creamy in texture, and the combination of the pink grapefruit and the avocado with the crab would be an automatic combination as the perfect salad.
- Besides being a source of fast-digesting carbs, that type of cereal will add thickness and texture to your protein shake.
- It has a glass and curved aluminum roof that displays beautiful textures and colors.
- An array of small dishes is placed before the guests with a range of colours, flavours, textures, and aromas.
- The vegetables were tender and their different textures made for interesting contrasts in the mouth.
- With a myriad of tones, textures, sizes and shapes, a garden planted purely with foliage plants can be an exciting place to be.
- An easy way to include different textures is to mix evergreen and deciduous plants.
- These sweets are produced in bright colours and soft textures, and include children's favourites such as jelly babies.
- The result is paper with a rough-edged and impressive texture.
Synonyms
feel, touch
1. 1.1 The character or appearance of a textile fabric as determined by the arrangement and thickness of its threads.
  （织物的）密度，质地
  a dark shirt of rough texture
  质地粗糙的深色衬衫。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I turn slightly in it now, the rough woven texture of the cloth rubbing my neck.
  Yet his great insight is to recognize that it was the hue and texture of fabric taken together, more than the cut and tailoring, that determined the value of a garment.
  There also was a feeling of texture in many fabrics, created through tie-dye, batik and ombred effects.
  Two of the best selling fabric-effect tiles are linen and satin, both of which successfully replicate the look and texture of the fabrics.
  I believe the texture in the fabric was called slub and they may be an acetate rayon blend.
  The man lightly traces his hand over the fabric, feeling the texture and imagining the day it was worn.
  It returns to the origins of the wallpaper industry, combining the appearance and texture of luxurious fabric with a modern natural feel.
  Embroidery of a vast variety and fabrics of every texture are being used.
  It was the colorful patterns of these textiles and their plush texture that tested the artists' abilities.
  The ‘girl’ was cloaked in a brown tartan stuff of a rough texture, poor fabric, no doubt.
  Keep in mind, shrinkage may affect the appearance and texture of dry-clean only fabric.
  Ford admits that it is the fabrics, their texture in particular, which inspire and drive the designs for each collection.
  For playful touches that contrast with felt's matte texture, thread shiny satin ribbon through slits in the fabric or weave it into a pillow front.
  In spite of my goose bumps, I love the texture of the soft fabric against my bare back.
  In much the same way, tapestry has everything painting has, with the added tactile allure of texture.
  In fashion designing, the colour, weave, design and texture of the fabric play a very important role.
  By changing the direction of her satin stitches on the leaves and flowers, she created texture and the allusion of dimension.
  Her most interesting work is double-woven, which creates variations in texture.
  Synonyms
  surface, finish, grain, nap
2. 1.2Art The tactile quality of the surface of a work of art.
  〔艺术〕（艺术作品等的）神韵；质感
  Example sentencesExamples
  As in paintings by Malevich and Mondrian, one can detect irregularities of surface texture that come from dragging a brush across the canvas.
  When translated into watercolor on silk, her paintings retain both the muted palette and slightly wrinkled texture of the leaf collages.
  He often added wax or sand to his paint, increasing its texture and calling attention to the paint's materiality.
  The horizontal texture of evenly wiped paint emulates the scan lines of a video screen.
  The use of layered hand-made paper of different quality gives varied texture to the painting.
3. 1.3 The quality created by the combination of the different elements in a work of music or literature.
  （音乐或文学作品的）谐和统一（感）
  a closely knit symphonic texture
  一种连贯紧凑的交响乐谐和统一感。
  Example sentencesExamples
  While the two-voice texture does indeed simplify the music, because of the complex rhythms it is not particularly easy music to play.
  Too often crucial instrumental details were obscured in the mushy orchestral texture.
  When certain musicians were not available to do their parts friends were brought in to fill the gaps, and this has only added to the depth and texture of the music.
  They often comment on the flavour, texture and overall quality of the beef which we believe is due to the lengthy hanging process.
  That is a perfect description of an elaborate contrapuntal texture with ‘emancipated dissonance’.
  Though no subsequent comedy has transformation woven so fully into its texture as this, Ovid was of continued importance in Shakespeare's later work in the genre.
  Clare's impeccable performances create a transparency of texture consistent with whatever they sing.
  Zafón weaves layer upon layer within his novel, so that his plots and subplots create a rich texture.
  Though simple in style and clean in texture, the primo parts of these duets provide the teacher with many opportunities to teach musicianship.
  Rochford also writes music - exploring the farthest reaches of tonality and texture - for the two tenor saxes, bass and drums of his own band Polar Bear.
  The pentatonicism helps lighten the contrapuntal texture.
  Now I'm starting to appreciate the interplay of musical texture and lyrical directness.
  Solos are kept short and sweet, and the frequent shifts in texture and instrumental combinations keep things interesting.
  The single Two Months Off is glorious, a mass of shifting electronic textures and exuberant, repetitious vocals.
  The absolute clarity of the orchestral texture allowed for the sometimes jarring harmonies and raucous percussion effects to be highlighted.
  One of the ways in which this foreshadowing of Agnes's death is expressed in the poem is through the swan imagery so deeply embedded in the poem's figural texture.
  Pianist Damon Denton scampers through Shostakovich's figurations with a keen ear for melody and texture.
  Sides expertly creates texture by weaving into his double narrative some more personal, more emotional vignettes that add color and pathos.
  Nelson's comping on the vibes creates a texture that is more ethereal than a pianist's and helps define Holland's compositional sound.
  Although both narrators are prone to purple passages, the texture of Singer's Gothic prose remains one of the novel's strengths.

verbˈteksCHərˈtɛkstʃər

[with object]usually as adjective textured

Give (a surface, especially of a fabric or wall covering) a rough or raised texture.
使（织物、墙面等）具浮凸结构（或特征）
wallcoverings which create a textured finish
造成墙面浮凸感的墙面涂料。
Example sentencesExamples
- The paint mass is weighty and roughly textured, but the visual effect is minimalist.
- There are also beautifully textured fabrics available from many outlets.
- The walls of the pinnacle were bizarrely shaped and textured and formed strange silhouettes in the midday sun.
- Kitchen paper towels applied to the surface result in a barely visible, textured grid.
- Petrea volubilis is also known as the Sandpaper vine because of its roughly textured leaves.
- Some have textured tops and the dimpled surface is thin enough to allow candlelight to shine through the porcelain.
- The first of the final finish coats was textured to provide a nonslip walking surface.
- Printed and textured linen will be snapped up and mixed with existing plain linen garments.
- This device bridges the newly placed pavement, texturing the surface to produce a skid-resistant and quiet pavement, and then applies a curing compound.
- Films and sheets made from the polymer blends may be textured so as to increase the bulk hand feel.
- It's so richly textured that it almost resembles Braille, and I imagine he goes through tubes of paint by the truckload.
- The glass installed here should be opal or sufficiently textured to obscure the view in.
- Repeatedly press the leather stamp over the clay until the entire surface is textured.
- A quick grind with a pestle and mortar produces a finely textured flavouring for cooking.
- Later we look at recent paintings that are as rich and densely textured as a medieval hanging.
- The Fabric Effect is a collection of lightly textured wall-coverings and borders.
- Odds and ends around the house, such as forks, lace fabric, and toy truck tires, can be used to texture clay surfaces.
- I have never eaten chicken so juicy, well textured and perfectly cooked.
- She glued textured rubber onto the stairs to ease her pet's trip around the house.
- Amy decided to cut Jan's hair shorter, making it more textured so that it looked tidier and was easier to look after.

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting a woven fabric or something resembling this): from Latin textura ‘weaving’, from text- ‘woven’, from the verb texere.

单词	texture
释义	Definition of texture in English: texture noun ˈtɛkstʃəˈtɛkstʃər mass noun 1The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance. （物质、表面的）结构，构造；纹理；肌理 skin texture and tone 皮肤肌理和色泽。 the cheese is firm in texture 奶酪质地紧密。 count noun the different colours and textures of bark 树皮各不相同的颜色和纹理。 Example sentencesExamples These sweets are produced in bright colours and soft textures, and include children's favourites such as jelly babies. Rattles and bright toys that have different textures and sounds are often good sources of entertainment. To start, make a note of the colours and textures in your home's building stone, roofing tiles and garden walls. The frog's brown and yellow coloring, as well as its rough texture, allow it to blend in with the mud and tree trunks in its environment. This wine is known for its rich, silky texture and complex character. An array of small dishes is placed before the guests with a range of colours, flavours, textures, and aromas. With a myriad of tones, textures, sizes and shapes, a garden planted purely with foliage plants can be an exciting place to be. I brushed a finger along the side of his face, feeling the rough texture of the dark stubble he was allowing to remain on his chin. The children would be introduced to papers of different colours, textures and shapes. The result is paper with a rough-edged and impressive texture. The quartz grains are well-rounded and often show frosted, pitted surface textures. It has a glass and curved aluminum roof that displays beautiful textures and colors. They did have similar eyes and hair coloring, even the same skin textures and pigments. The vegetables were tender and their different textures made for interesting contrasts in the mouth. I blinked in surprise; her dark, sandy-blond hair, rough in texture, was now streaked with green. An easy way to include different textures is to mix evergreen and deciduous plants. Besides being a source of fast-digesting carbs, that type of cereal will add thickness and texture to your protein shake. The complexity of the fossilization process is reflected in the presence of different textures in adjacent cells of the same tissue. The avocado tends to be quite creamy in texture, and the combination of the pink grapefruit and the avocado with the crab would be an automatic combination as the perfect salad. It was sweet and tangy and gooey - a blissful companion of flavours and textures. Synonyms feel, touch appearance, finish, surface, grain quality, character consistency weave, nap 1.1 The character or appearance of a textile fabric as determined by the arrangement and thickness of its threads. （织物的）密度，质地 a dark shirt of rough texture 质地粗糙的深色衬衫。 Example sentencesExamples I turn slightly in it now, the rough woven texture of the cloth rubbing my neck. For playful touches that contrast with felt's matte texture, thread shiny satin ribbon through slits in the fabric or weave it into a pillow front. There also was a feeling of texture in many fabrics, created through tie-dye, batik and ombred effects. It was the colorful patterns of these textiles and their plush texture that tested the artists' abilities. Two of the best selling fabric-effect tiles are linen and satin, both of which successfully replicate the look and texture of the fabrics. Her most interesting work is double-woven, which creates variations in texture. In much the same way, tapestry has everything painting has, with the added tactile allure of texture. Embroidery of a vast variety and fabrics of every texture are being used. Ford admits that it is the fabrics, their texture in particular, which inspire and drive the designs for each collection. I believe the texture in the fabric was called slub and they may be an acetate rayon blend. It returns to the origins of the wallpaper industry, combining the appearance and texture of luxurious fabric with a modern natural feel. In spite of my goose bumps, I love the texture of the soft fabric against my bare back. Keep in mind, shrinkage may affect the appearance and texture of dry-clean only fabric. In fashion designing, the colour, weave, design and texture of the fabric play a very important role. By changing the direction of her satin stitches on the leaves and flowers, she created texture and the allusion of dimension. Yet his great insight is to recognize that it was the hue and texture of fabric taken together, more than the cut and tailoring, that determined the value of a garment. The ‘girl’ was cloaked in a brown tartan stuff of a rough texture, poor fabric, no doubt. The man lightly traces his hand over the fabric, feeling the texture and imagining the day it was worn. Synonyms surface, finish, grain, nap 1.2Art The tactile quality of the surface of a work of art. 〔艺术〕（艺术作品等的）神韵；质感 Example sentencesExamples As in paintings by Malevich and Mondrian, one can detect irregularities of surface texture that come from dragging a brush across the canvas. The use of layered hand-made paper of different quality gives varied texture to the painting. The horizontal texture of evenly wiped paint emulates the scan lines of a video screen. When translated into watercolor on silk, her paintings retain both the muted palette and slightly wrinkled texture of the leaf collages. He often added wax or sand to his paint, increasing its texture and calling attention to the paint's materiality. 1.3 The quality created by the combination of the different elements in a work of music or literature. （音乐或文学作品的）谐和统一（感） a closely knit symphonic texture 一种连贯紧凑的交响乐谐和统一感。 Example sentencesExamples Nelson's comping on the vibes creates a texture that is more ethereal than a pianist's and helps define Holland's compositional sound. Sides expertly creates texture by weaving into his double narrative some more personal, more emotional vignettes that add color and pathos. Too often crucial instrumental details were obscured in the mushy orchestral texture. Now I'm starting to appreciate the interplay of musical texture and lyrical directness. Solos are kept short and sweet, and the frequent shifts in texture and instrumental combinations keep things interesting. That is a perfect description of an elaborate contrapuntal texture with ‘emancipated dissonance’. Clare's impeccable performances create a transparency of texture consistent with whatever they sing. While the two-voice texture does indeed simplify the music, because of the complex rhythms it is not particularly easy music to play. They often comment on the flavour, texture and overall quality of the beef which we believe is due to the lengthy hanging process. Though no subsequent comedy has transformation woven so fully into its texture as this, Ovid was of continued importance in Shakespeare's later work in the genre. The pentatonicism helps lighten the contrapuntal texture. When certain musicians were not available to do their parts friends were brought in to fill the gaps, and this has only added to the depth and texture of the music. Rochford also writes music - exploring the farthest reaches of tonality and texture - for the two tenor saxes, bass and drums of his own band Polar Bear. Pianist Damon Denton scampers through Shostakovich's figurations with a keen ear for melody and texture. The absolute clarity of the orchestral texture allowed for the sometimes jarring harmonies and raucous percussion effects to be highlighted. Zafón weaves layer upon layer within his novel, so that his plots and subplots create a rich texture. Although both narrators are prone to purple passages, the texture of Singer's Gothic prose remains one of the novel's strengths. Though simple in style and clean in texture, the primo parts of these duets provide the teacher with many opportunities to teach musicianship. The single Two Months Off is glorious, a mass of shifting electronic textures and exuberant, repetitious vocals. One of the ways in which this foreshadowing of Agnes's death is expressed in the poem is through the swan imagery so deeply embedded in the poem's figural texture. verbˈtɛkstʃəˈtɛkstʃər [with object]usually as adjective textured Give (a surface) a rough or raised texture. wallcoverings which create a textured finish 造成墙面浮凸感的墙面涂料。 Example sentencesExamples It's so richly textured that it almost resembles Braille, and I imagine he goes through tubes of paint by the truckload. Some have textured tops and the dimpled surface is thin enough to allow candlelight to shine through the porcelain. The Fabric Effect is a collection of lightly textured wall-coverings and borders. She glued textured rubber onto the stairs to ease her pet's trip around the house. The walls of the pinnacle were bizarrely shaped and textured and formed strange silhouettes in the midday sun. Repeatedly press the leather stamp over the clay until the entire surface is textured. The glass installed here should be opal or sufficiently textured to obscure the view in. This device bridges the newly placed pavement, texturing the surface to produce a skid-resistant and quiet pavement, and then applies a curing compound. I have never eaten chicken so juicy, well textured and perfectly cooked. The first of the final finish coats was textured to provide a nonslip walking surface. A quick grind with a pestle and mortar produces a finely textured flavouring for cooking. There are also beautifully textured fabrics available from many outlets. Later we look at recent paintings that are as rich and densely textured as a medieval hanging. Petrea volubilis is also known as the Sandpaper vine because of its roughly textured leaves. Kitchen paper towels applied to the surface result in a barely visible, textured grid. Odds and ends around the house, such as forks, lace fabric, and toy truck tires, can be used to texture clay surfaces. Films and sheets made from the polymer blends may be textured so as to increase the bulk hand feel. Amy decided to cut Jan's hair shorter, making it more textured so that it looked tidier and was easier to look after. The paint mass is weighty and roughly textured, but the visual effect is minimalist. Printed and textured linen will be snapped up and mixed with existing plain linen garments. Derivatives textural adjective ˈtɛkstʃərəlˈtɛk(st)ʃ(ə)rəl 1Relating to the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance. （物质、表面的）结构，构造；纹理；肌理 the pie provided perfect textural contrast to the pasty sweet potato 1.1 Relating to the quality created by the combination of the different elements in a work of music or literature. （音乐或文学作品的）谐和统一（感） Example sentencesExamples the textural richness of the paintings The textural overlays of the jazz instruments, the drums and the brittle, twangy impetuousness of the kora are at the centre of this music's appeal. The warmed cream dribbled over these eggs elevated the experience to decadently good, whilst the crunchy crumbs added the perfect textural contrast. Although his arrangements are looser, both composers share a love of deep textural complexity set within deceptively straightforward structures. music of incredible textural richness and sophistication texturally adverbˈtɛkstʃ(ə)r(ə)liˈtɛkstʃ(ə)r(ə)li A number of the stronger paintings in this texturally diverse show were in fact, rubbings - essentially big charcoal-and-graphite drawings on canvas. Example sentencesExamples The linoleum block is systematically chiseled away in repetitive patterns, leaving a background reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh's texturally painted fields of wheat. The flat, strappy foliage of the exotic night bloomer contrasts texturally with a bed companion, the enormous, finely cut fronds of an Australian tree fern. textureless adjectiveˈtɛkstʃ(ə)ləsˈtɛk(st)ʃərləs The original thought process seems to be that by the middle of the 20th century, white bread had become the standard form of American bread, but was also relatively soft, bland, textureless and geographically uniform. Example sentencesExamples They assured me this was delicious but I must say it looked rather dodgy: you simply can't serve the delicate flesh of scallops in a cloying, textureless mashed potato. In this country children - and too often adults - eat textureless reformed chicken or bought-in frozen pizza, flabby oven chips and beans. Her life had been flat and textureless as a starched white sheet. After hours of cooking, while the flesh had gone all too soggy and textureless, the skin stayed pretty hard and chewy. Origin Late Middle English (denoting a woven fabric or something resembling this): from Latin textura 'weaving', from text- 'woven', from the verb texere. Definition of texture in US English: texture nounˈteksCHərˈtɛkstʃər 1The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance. （物质、表面的）结构，构造；纹理；肌理 skin texture and tone 皮肤肌理和色泽。 the cheese is firm in texture 奶酪质地紧密。 the different colors and textures of bark 树皮各不相同的颜色和纹理。 Example sentencesExamples The complexity of the fossilization process is reflected in the presence of different textures in adjacent cells of the same tissue. I brushed a finger along the side of his face, feeling the rough texture of the dark stubble he was allowing to remain on his chin. It was sweet and tangy and gooey - a blissful companion of flavours and textures. They did have similar eyes and hair coloring, even the same skin textures and pigments. The children would be introduced to papers of different colours, textures and shapes. The frog's brown and yellow coloring, as well as its rough texture, allow it to blend in with the mud and tree trunks in its environment. To start, make a note of the colours and textures in your home's building stone, roofing tiles and garden walls. Rattles and bright toys that have different textures and sounds are often good sources of entertainment. This wine is known for its rich, silky texture and complex character. The quartz grains are well-rounded and often show frosted, pitted surface textures. I blinked in surprise; her dark, sandy-blond hair, rough in texture, was now streaked with green. The avocado tends to be quite creamy in texture, and the combination of the pink grapefruit and the avocado with the crab would be an automatic combination as the perfect salad. Besides being a source of fast-digesting carbs, that type of cereal will add thickness and texture to your protein shake. It has a glass and curved aluminum roof that displays beautiful textures and colors. An array of small dishes is placed before the guests with a range of colours, flavours, textures, and aromas. The vegetables were tender and their different textures made for interesting contrasts in the mouth. With a myriad of tones, textures, sizes and shapes, a garden planted purely with foliage plants can be an exciting place to be. An easy way to include different textures is to mix evergreen and deciduous plants. These sweets are produced in bright colours and soft textures, and include children's favourites such as jelly babies. The result is paper with a rough-edged and impressive texture. Synonyms feel, touch 1.1 The character or appearance of a textile fabric as determined by the arrangement and thickness of its threads. （织物的）密度，质地 a dark shirt of rough texture 质地粗糙的深色衬衫。 Example sentencesExamples I turn slightly in it now, the rough woven texture of the cloth rubbing my neck. Yet his great insight is to recognize that it was the hue and texture of fabric taken together, more than the cut and tailoring, that determined the value of a garment. There also was a feeling of texture in many fabrics, created through tie-dye, batik and ombred effects. Two of the best selling fabric-effect tiles are linen and satin, both of which successfully replicate the look and texture of the fabrics. I believe the texture in the fabric was called slub and they may be an acetate rayon blend. The man lightly traces his hand over the fabric, feeling the texture and imagining the day it was worn. It returns to the origins of the wallpaper industry, combining the appearance and texture of luxurious fabric with a modern natural feel. Embroidery of a vast variety and fabrics of every texture are being used. It was the colorful patterns of these textiles and their plush texture that tested the artists' abilities. The ‘girl’ was cloaked in a brown tartan stuff of a rough texture, poor fabric, no doubt. Keep in mind, shrinkage may affect the appearance and texture of dry-clean only fabric. Ford admits that it is the fabrics, their texture in particular, which inspire and drive the designs for each collection. For playful touches that contrast with felt's matte texture, thread shiny satin ribbon through slits in the fabric or weave it into a pillow front. In spite of my goose bumps, I love the texture of the soft fabric against my bare back. In much the same way, tapestry has everything painting has, with the added tactile allure of texture. In fashion designing, the colour, weave, design and texture of the fabric play a very important role. By changing the direction of her satin stitches on the leaves and flowers, she created texture and the allusion of dimension. Her most interesting work is double-woven, which creates variations in texture. Synonyms surface, finish, grain, nap 1.2Art The tactile quality of the surface of a work of art. 〔艺术〕（艺术作品等的）神韵；质感 Example sentencesExamples As in paintings by Malevich and Mondrian, one can detect irregularities of surface texture that come from dragging a brush across the canvas. When translated into watercolor on silk, her paintings retain both the muted palette and slightly wrinkled texture of the leaf collages. He often added wax or sand to his paint, increasing its texture and calling attention to the paint's materiality. The horizontal texture of evenly wiped paint emulates the scan lines of a video screen. The use of layered hand-made paper of different quality gives varied texture to the painting. 1.3 The quality created by the combination of the different elements in a work of music or literature. （音乐或文学作品的）谐和统一（感） a closely knit symphonic texture 一种连贯紧凑的交响乐谐和统一感。 Example sentencesExamples While the two-voice texture does indeed simplify the music, because of the complex rhythms it is not particularly easy music to play. Too often crucial instrumental details were obscured in the mushy orchestral texture. When certain musicians were not available to do their parts friends were brought in to fill the gaps, and this has only added to the depth and texture of the music. They often comment on the flavour, texture and overall quality of the beef which we believe is due to the lengthy hanging process. That is a perfect description of an elaborate contrapuntal texture with ‘emancipated dissonance’. Though no subsequent comedy has transformation woven so fully into its texture as this, Ovid was of continued importance in Shakespeare's later work in the genre. Clare's impeccable performances create a transparency of texture consistent with whatever they sing. Zafón weaves layer upon layer within his novel, so that his plots and subplots create a rich texture. Though simple in style and clean in texture, the primo parts of these duets provide the teacher with many opportunities to teach musicianship. Rochford also writes music - exploring the farthest reaches of tonality and texture - for the two tenor saxes, bass and drums of his own band Polar Bear. The pentatonicism helps lighten the contrapuntal texture. Now I'm starting to appreciate the interplay of musical texture and lyrical directness. Solos are kept short and sweet, and the frequent shifts in texture and instrumental combinations keep things interesting. The single Two Months Off is glorious, a mass of shifting electronic textures and exuberant, repetitious vocals. The absolute clarity of the orchestral texture allowed for the sometimes jarring harmonies and raucous percussion effects to be highlighted. One of the ways in which this foreshadowing of Agnes's death is expressed in the poem is through the swan imagery so deeply embedded in the poem's figural texture. Pianist Damon Denton scampers through Shostakovich's figurations with a keen ear for melody and texture. Sides expertly creates texture by weaving into his double narrative some more personal, more emotional vignettes that add color and pathos. Nelson's comping on the vibes creates a texture that is more ethereal than a pianist's and helps define Holland's compositional sound. Although both narrators are prone to purple passages, the texture of Singer's Gothic prose remains one of the novel's strengths. verbˈteksCHərˈtɛkstʃər [with object]usually as adjective textured Give (a surface, especially of a fabric or wall covering) a rough or raised texture. 使（织物、墙面等）具浮凸结构（或特征） wallcoverings which create a textured finish 造成墙面浮凸感的墙面涂料。 Example sentencesExamples The paint mass is weighty and roughly textured, but the visual effect is minimalist. There are also beautifully textured fabrics available from many outlets. The walls of the pinnacle were bizarrely shaped and textured and formed strange silhouettes in the midday sun. Kitchen paper towels applied to the surface result in a barely visible, textured grid. Petrea volubilis is also known as the Sandpaper vine because of its roughly textured leaves. Some have textured tops and the dimpled surface is thin enough to allow candlelight to shine through the porcelain. The first of the final finish coats was textured to provide a nonslip walking surface. Printed and textured linen will be snapped up and mixed with existing plain linen garments. This device bridges the newly placed pavement, texturing the surface to produce a skid-resistant and quiet pavement, and then applies a curing compound. Films and sheets made from the polymer blends may be textured so as to increase the bulk hand feel. It's so richly textured that it almost resembles Braille, and I imagine he goes through tubes of paint by the truckload. The glass installed here should be opal or sufficiently textured to obscure the view in. Repeatedly press the leather stamp over the clay until the entire surface is textured. A quick grind with a pestle and mortar produces a finely textured flavouring for cooking. Later we look at recent paintings that are as rich and densely textured as a medieval hanging. The Fabric Effect is a collection of lightly textured wall-coverings and borders. Odds and ends around the house, such as forks, lace fabric, and toy truck tires, can be used to texture clay surfaces. I have never eaten chicken so juicy, well textured and perfectly cooked. She glued textured rubber onto the stairs to ease her pet's trip around the house. Amy decided to cut Jan's hair shorter, making it more textured so that it looked tidier and was easier to look after. Origin Late Middle English (denoting a woven fabric or something resembling this): from Latin textura ‘weaving’, from text- ‘woven’, from the verb texere.
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