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/mæt/

CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2995 in the learning path

垫子;席子

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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.

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