trowel

'trauәl
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英文释义

n. a small hand tool with a handle and flat metal blade; used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials
v. use a trowel on; for light garden work or plaster work

中文翻译

n. 泥铲, 泥刀
vt. 用泥铲涂

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记忆技巧

trowel 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到它的拼写与“ shovel”（铲子）相似，都是工具类词汇。

例句

1. She used a trowel to plant the flowers in her garden.
她用铲子在花园里种花。
2. The construction worker picked up his trowel to spread the cement.
建筑工人拿起他的铲子来抹水泥。
3. A small trowel is helpful for digging in tight spaces.
小铲子在狭小的地方挖掘时很有用。

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