blanket
/ˈblæŋkɪt/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2386 in the learning path
毯子；覆盖层
Definitions
n. A thick bed covering, or a layer covering something.
毯子；覆盖层
adj. Applying to everyone or everything without considering individual differences.
全面的；一概而论的
v. To cover something completely with a layer.
覆盖；笼罩
Example
She wrapped a soft blanket around her cold shoulders.
她用一条柔软的毯子裹住冰凉的肩膀。
A blanket ban on private vehicles may disadvantage residents who cannot easily access public transport.
全面禁止私家车可能使难以使用公共交通的居民处于不利地位。
Collocations
- a warm blanket
- a blanket of snow
- a blanket ban
Usage tip
blanket作形容词指全面适用，如blanket ban。
FAQ
- What does blanket mean?
- A thick bed covering, or a layer covering something. Applying to everyone or everything without considering individual differences. To cover something completely with a layer.
- How is blanket pronounced?
- UK /ˈblæŋkɪt/, US /ˈblæŋkɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
