Definitions
n. A flat, usually round dish used for serving food.
盘子；碟子
n. A flat piece of metal or another hard material.
薄板；金属板
v. To cover an object with a thin layer of metal.
给…镀上金属
Example
She placed a warm pancake on my plate.
她在我的盘子里放了一张热乎乎的薄煎饼。
Restaurants can reduce food waste by offering smaller plates and allowing customers to request extra portions.
餐馆可以提供较小的餐盘，并允许顾客要求加量，从而减少食物浪费。
Collocations
- dinner plate
- a plate of rice
- steel plate
- gold-plated jewellery
Word family
- plating (n.)
- plated (adj.)
Usage tip
plate通常指浅盘，bowl指较深的碗。
FAQ
- What does plate mean?
- A flat, usually round dish used for serving food. A flat piece of metal or another hard material. To cover an object with a thin layer of metal.
- How is plate pronounced?
- UK /pleɪt/, US /pleɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
