Definitions
n. A shaped piece used to cover floors, walls, or roofs.
瓷砖；地砖；瓦片
v. To cover a surface with tiles.
铺瓷砖；铺瓦
Example
One blue tile has cracked beside the kitchen sink.
厨房水槽旁的一块蓝色瓷砖裂了。
Using locally produced roof tiles can reduce transport emissions and support traditional industries in rural areas.
使用本地生产的屋顶瓦片可以减少运输排放，并支持农村地区的传统产业。
Collocations
- ceramic tiles
- roof tiles
- lay tiles
- tile a bathroom
Word family
- tiled (adj.)
- tiling (n.)
- tiler (n.)
Usage tip
可数名词；作动词时直接接要铺砖的表面。
FAQ
- What does tile mean?
- A shaped piece used to cover floors, walls, or roofs. To cover a surface with tiles.
- How is tile pronounced?
- UK /taɪl/, US /taɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
