pencil

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自考高考 Collins 2

英文释义

n. a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
n. graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication
n. a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point
n. a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face

中文翻译

n. 铅笔, 色笔, 眉笔, 画笔, 光线束
vt. 用铅笔写或涂, 草拟

2
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
4,530
BNC 频率
4,410
使用频率

记忆技巧

pencil 的词根是 pens,源自拉丁语 penna,意为“羽毛”。可以联想到早期的铅笔是用羽毛制成的。

例句

1. I always carry a pencil in my backpack.

我总是在背包里带一支铅笔。

2. Please write your name with a pencil.

请用铅笔写下你的名字。

3. She drew a picture with her favorite pencil.

她用她最喜欢的铅笔画了一幅画。

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