alabaster
n[U]
soft (usu white) stone, like marble in appearance, often carved to make ornaments 雪花石膏(一种质软而通常为白色的石料, 貌似大理石, 常用以雕刻成装饰品). alabaster, adj [usu attrib 通常作定语]
(a) of alabaster 雪花石膏的
an alabaster vase 雪花石膏花瓶.
(b) white or smooth like alabaster (像雪花石膏一样)白润光滑的
her alabaster complexion 她那白润光滑的肌肤.