
plaster
/ˈplɑːstə/ · /ˈplæstər/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4267 in the learning path
灰泥;石膏材料
Definitions
n. a mixture that hardens, used for walls, ceilings, or casts
灰泥;石膏材料
n. a small sticky covering used to protect a minor wound
创可贴
v. cover a surface with plaster
抹灰泥;涂石膏
Example
Small pieces of plaster fell from the kitchen ceiling.
小块灰泥从厨房天花板上掉了下来。
Restoring historic buildings often requires skilled workers who can repair damaged plaster without harming original decorative features.
修复历史建筑往往需要熟练工人,他们能在不损坏原有装饰的情况下修补受损灰泥。
Collocations
- a coat of plaster
- plaster cast
- sticking plaster
- plaster a wall
Word family
- plasterer (n.)
- plastering (n.)
Usage tip
表灰泥时通常不可数;英式英语中a plaster是创可贴。
FAQ
- What does plaster mean?
- a mixture that hardens, used for walls, ceilings, or casts a small sticky covering used to protect a minor wound cover a surface with plaster
- How is plaster pronounced?
- UK /ˈplɑːstə/, US /ˈplæstər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.