
Definitions
n. A piece of material covering or protecting a surface.
垫子;席子
v. To twist hair or fibres into a thick tangled mass.
使缠结成团
Example
Please wipe your shoes on the mat before entering.
进门前请在垫子上擦擦鞋。
Placing a rubber mat near each entrance can help prevent slips in busy public buildings.
在每个入口附近放置橡胶垫,有助于防止人们在繁忙的公共建筑内滑倒。
Collocations
- a yoga mat
- a rubber mat
- a bath mat
- an exercise mat
Word family
- matting (n.)
- matted (adj.)
Usage tip
mat通常是小块功能性垫子,不等同于carpet。
FAQ
- What does mat mean?
- A piece of material covering or protecting a surface. To twist hair or fibres into a thick tangled mass.
- How is mat pronounced?
- UK /mæt/, US /mæt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.