pastel
/ˈpæstl; ?@ pæˈstel; pæs`tɛl/ n
1 type of crayon made from coloured chalk 彩色粉笔; 蜡笔
She works in (ie uses) pastels. 她用彩色粉笔作画.
2 picture drawn with this 彩色粉笔画; 蜡笔画.
3 pale delicate colour 清淡柔和的颜色
[attrib 作定语]
pastel shades/colours 清淡柔和的色彩.