Definitions
n. a coloured substance spread on surfaces for protection or decoration
油漆；颜料
v. to cover a surface with paint
刷漆；涂色
v. to create a picture using paint
用颜料绘画
Example
There is blue paint all over your hands.
你的双手沾满了蓝色颜料。
Schools should allow children to paint regularly, as creative activities can support emotional development and self-expression.
学校应让孩子经常绘画，因为创意活动有助于情感发展和自我表达。
Collocations
- wet paint
- a coat of paint
- paint a picture
- paint a wall
Word family
- painter (n.)
- painting (n.)
- repaint (v.)
Usage tip
paint多指用颜料画；draw多指用铅笔等画线条。
FAQ
- What does paint mean?
- a coloured substance spread on surfaces for protection or decoration to cover a surface with paint to create a picture using paint
- How is paint pronounced?
- UK /peɪnt/, US /peɪnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
