英语词汇“powder”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

pow·der

(poudər)

1. A substance consisting of ground, pulverized, or otherwise finely dispersed solid particles.

2. Any of various preparations in the form of powder, as certain cosmetics and medicines.

3. A dry explosive mixture, such as gunpowder.

4. Light dry snow.

tr.v. pow·dered, pow·der·ing, pow·ders

1. To turn into or produce as a powder: tea that is powdered.

2. To put powder on: powdered the cake with sugar.

3. To strew or ornament with small objects or flecks: The stars powdered the sky.

Idioms:

keep (one's) powder dry

To be ready for a challenge with little warning.

take a powder

To make a quick departure; run away.

[Middle English poudre, from Old French, from Latin pulvis, pulver-.]

powder·er n.

单词	powder
释义	pow·der (poudər) n. 1. A substance consisting of ground, pulverized, or otherwise finely dispersed solid particles. 2. Any of various preparations in the form of powder, as certain cosmetics and medicines. 3. A dry explosive mixture, such as gunpowder. 4. Light dry snow. tr.v. pow·dered, pow·der·ing, pow·ders 1. To turn into or produce as a powder: tea that is powdered. 2. To put powder on: powdered the cake with sugar. 3. To strew or ornament with small objects or flecks: The stars powdered the sky. *Idioms:* *keep (one's) powder dry* To be ready for a challenge with little warning. *take a powder* To make a quick departure; run away. [Middle English poudre, from Old French, from Latin pulvis, pulver-.] powder·er n.
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