Definitions
n. Heavy earth that can be shaped when wet and baked hard.
黏土；陶土
Example
The children shaped wet clay into tiny bowls.
孩子们把湿陶土捏成了小碗。
Traditional clay buildings can provide effective insulation, helping communities maintain comfortable indoor temperatures with less energy.
传统黏土建筑能有效隔热，帮助社区以更少的能源维持舒适的室内温度。
Collocations
- wet clay
- clay soil
- a clay pot
- shape clay
Word family
- clayey (adj.)
Usage tip
通常不可数；a piece of clay表示一块黏土。
FAQ
- What does clay mean?
- Heavy earth that can be shaped when wet and baked hard.
- How is clay pronounced?
- UK /kleɪ/, US /kleɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
