1COLOUR 紫色 Something that is purple is of a reddish-blue colour. 紫色
She wore purple and green silk.
她穿着紫绿相间的绸缎衣服。
...sinister dark greens and purples.
不祥的暗绿色和紫色
2ADJ [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
...passages of purple prose describing intense experiences.
一篇篇描述强烈感受的词藻华丽的散文
3PHRASE (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]
In the last 10 minutes Tranmere struck a purple patch which culminated in their goal.