slate

漢語翻譯

n. 板岩, 頁岩, 提名名單, 人選, 記錄, 石板
a. 石板色的
vt. 鋪石板, 責罵, 痛打
相關詞組:
clean the slate
have a slate missing
start with a clean slate

詞型變化：

動詞過去式:slated 過去分詞:slated 現在分詞:slating 第三人稱單數:slates 

英文解釋：

名詞 slate:

1. (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
2. thin layers of rock used for roofing
   同義詞：slating
3. a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
4. a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
   同義詞：ticket

動詞 slate:

1. designate or schedule
2. enter on a list or slate for an election
3. cover with slate

例句：

1. The list so settled it now a slate, unless some discontented magnate objects and threatens to withdraw. To do so is called "breaking the slate".
   除非某個心懷不滿的大亨加以反對並威脅要退出，這樣決定下來的名單就成了人名單。如果出現反對或退出的行為，那就稱為“撕毀候選人名單”。
2. The falling slate sliced into his arm.
   落下來的一塊石片劃破了他的手臂。
3. A skilled person can split slate into layers.
   手巧的人能把板岩剖成片。
4. I've no change, could you put these eggs on the slate?
   我沒零錢，能把這些蛋錢記在帳上嗎？