plaque

plɑ:k

GRE Collins 1

n. (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body

n. 匾, 饰板, 名牌, 勋章, 胸襟饰物, 血小板

Collins 星级

7,687

BNC 频率

7,009

使用频率

plaque 这个词源自法语，原意为“薄片”，没有明显的词根词缀结构，但可以记住它与“plate”（盘子）相关，都是指平坦的东西。

例句

1. The dentist showed me the plaque that was forming on my teeth.

牙医给我看了我牙齿上形成的牙菌斑。

2. They received a plaque for their outstanding community service.

他们因杰出的社区服务获得了一块奖牌。

3. The memorial plaque honors the soldiers who fought in the war.

纪念牌铭记了在战争中作战的士兵。