可能来自古英语melu,粉，来自PIE*mel,软的，词源同melt.后用于形容水果成熟的，松软的，醇香的，并引申词义甘美的。

1. He'd had a few glasses of champagne himself and was fairly mellow.

他自己也已几杯香槟下肚，很是飘飘然。

2. His voice was deep and mellow.

他的声音深沉而柔和。

3. Is she more mellow and tolerant?

她更成熟、更宽容吗？

4. Mellow music and lighting helped to create the right atmosphere.

柔和的音乐和灯光衬托出了适宜的氛围。

5. These apples are mellow at this time of year.

每年这时节,苹果就熟透了.