plastic
/ˈplæstɪk/
CEFR level A2Topic EnvironmentWord #857 in the learning path
塑料
Definitions
n. a lightweight manufactured material that can form many different shapes
塑料
adj. made of plastic
塑料制的
adj. able to be shaped or changed easily
可塑的
Example
This lunch box is made of strong recycled plastic.
这个午餐盒由结实的再生塑料制成。
Reducing single-use plastic packaging could protect marine ecosystems and lower the costs of managing household waste.
减少一次性塑料包装可以保护海洋生态系统，并降低生活垃圾处理成本。
Collocations
- single-use plastic
- plastic waste
- plastic packaging
- recycled plastic
Word family
- plasticity (n.)
Usage tip
表示塑料材料时通常不可数；a plastic指一种塑料。
FAQ
- What does plastic mean?
- a lightweight manufactured material that can form many different shapes made of plastic able to be shaped or changed easily
- How is plastic pronounced?
- UK /ˈplæstɪk/, US /ˈplæstɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
