asphalt

'æsfælt
托福

英文释义

n. mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
n. a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons
v. cover with tar or asphalt

中文翻译

n. 柏油
a. 用柏油铺成的
vt. 以柏油铺

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BNC 频率
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使用频率

记忆技巧

asphalt 并没有明显的词根词缀可以分析,但它源于希腊语 asphaltos,意指“无水”,可以联想到它的用途与道路建设相关。

例句

1. The road was repaired with fresh asphalt.
这条路用新沥青进行了修复。
2. The parking lot is covered in black asphalt.
停车场铺有黑色沥青。
3. Workers are laying asphalt during the hot summer days.
工人在炎热的夏天铺设沥青。

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