PolyDict.cc

    powder 的英语意思

    powderpowder1 /ˈpaʊdə $ -ər/ noun 查看全部语言翻译1[countable, uncountable] a dry substance in the form of very small grains极细小颗粒状的干燥物质:  curry powder咖喱粉 talcum powder爽身粉 Grind the sugar into a powder.把糖研磨成粉末。 The paint is supplied in powder form.这种油漆以粉末形式供应。milk/custard etc powder (=a powder that you add water to in order to change it into a liquid)(=加水即可溶解成液体的粉末)2[uncountable] (also face powder) a type of powder that you put on your face in order to make it look smoother and to give it more colour涂于脸部以使肤色更均匀、更有光彩的粉末;(化妆)粉3a powder keg a dangerous situation or place where violence or trouble could suddenly start暴力或动乱随时可能突然爆发的危险局势或地方:  Since the riot, the city has been a powder keg waiting to explode.暴乱发生后,这座城市一直是一个随时可能爆炸的火药桶。4[uncountable] (also powder snow) dry light snow干燥松软的雪;粉雪:  There’s a foot of powder on the slopes.山坡上积了一英尺深的粉雪。5[uncountable] gunpowder火药6keep your powder dry to wait calmly until you see how a situation develops before deciding what to do静观形势发展,等待时机再作决定
    powderpowder2 verb 1[transitive] to put powder on something, especially your skin在某物上涂粉,尤指往皮肤上扑粉:  She was powdering her face.她正在往脸上扑粉。2powder your nose an expression meaning to go to the toilet, used by women to avoid saying this directly女性用以委婉表达上厕所之意的说法:  She’s just gone to powder her nose.她刚去洗手间了。