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

chalk

(tʃɔːk )

Word forms: chalks , chalking , chalked

1. uncountable noun [oft NOUN noun]

Chalk is a type of soft white rock. You can use small pieces of it for writing or drawing with.

...the highest chalk cliffs in Britain.

Her skin was chalk white and dry-looking.

2. variable noun B2

Chalk is small sticks of chalk, or a substance similar to chalk, used for writing or drawing with.

...somebody writing with a piece of chalk.

...drawing a small picture with coloured chalks.

3. verb

If you chalk something, you draw or write it using a piece of chalk.

He chalked the message on the blackboard. [VERB noun]

There was a blackboard with seven names chalked on it. [VERB-ed]

4. as different as chalk and cheese phrase

If you say that two people or things are like chalk and cheese, you are emphasizing that they are completely different from each other. [British, emphasis]

The two places, he insists, are as different as chalk and cheese.

We are very aware of our differences, we accept that we are chalk and cheese.

5. by a long chalk phrase [oft with brd-neg, PHRASE with cl]

You can use by a long chalk to add emphasis to something you are saying. [British, emphasis]

The rest of us hadn't finished our drinks, not by a long chalk.

Phrasal verbs:

chalk up

phrasal verb

If you chalk up a success, a victory, or a number of points in a game, you achieve it.

For almost 11 months, the army chalked up one victory after another. [VERB PARTICLE noun (not pronoun)]

Andy Wilkinson chalked up his first win of the season. [VERB PARTICLE noun]

[Also VERB noun PARTICLE]

Image of chalk

Idioms:

chalk and cheese [British]

if you describe two people or things as chalk and cheese, you mean that they are completely different from each other

Our relationship works because we are very aware of our differences, we accept that we are chalk and cheese.

by a long chalk [British]

said to add emphasis to a statement, especially a negative statement or one that contains a superlative

Where do you think you're going, Kershaw? You haven't finished by a long chalk.

Collocations:

chalk cliffs

Over a couple of millenniums, locals have dug deep into the chalk cliffs that line the valley to quarry, take refuge - and make their homes.

Times, Sunday Times

It's an awesome sight, and even the changing shapes on the sheer chalk cliffs dazzle as the sun slides across the sky.

Times, Sunday Times

Soon the chalk cliffs will be alive with birds.

Times, Sunday Times

I cross the road to enjoy the sea view from the chalk cliffs.

Times, Sunday Times

The four-bedroom property evokes the chalk cliffs in the concrete frame and autumn foliage in the reddish steel cladding.

Times, Sunday Times

chalk drawing

His red chalk drawings of lacemakers are studies of hush and focus.

Times,Sunday Times

The long embossing process began with a chalk drawing on the back of the metal plate.

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The charcoal and chalk drawings on canvas have a quieter temperament.

The Times Literary Supplement

Initially, his watercolours and chalk drawings showed the greatest amount of vitality.

Times, Sunday Times

Early land art and all sand sculptures, ice sculptures and chalk drawings on footpaths are examples of ephemeral art.

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chalk dust

They start off making 'no-frills utility bread', before experimenting with the desperate practice of adulterating their flour with chalk dust and alum.

Times, Sunday Times

Streamers of chalk dust trailed after the tractors.

Times, Sunday Times

If you're working alone, thoroughly dry the seals (on the lid and aperture) then sprinkle talcum powder or chalk dust all around them.

Times, Sunday Times

Profuse apologies for sections that come with the whiff of 'tweed and chalk dust' aren't quite enough to expel either.

Times, Sunday Times

If it's in the main house - a spare room or landing, perhaps - factor in the chalk dust.

Times, Sunday Times

chalk mark

You're asked to note your arrival with a chalk mark on the wall.

Times, Sunday Times

Make another chalk mark all the way around about two inches away from the fold line to show you where to cut.

Times, Sunday Times

A trial fit will leave a chalk mark on the high spots of the corresponding surface.

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A riveter would make a chalk mark at the end of his or her shift to show where he had stopped and the next riveter had started.

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The signaling devices can include a chalk mark on a wall, a piece of chewing-gum on a lamppost, or a newspaper left on a park bench.

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chalk paint

It's the floor your two-year-old grazes her knee on and the walls you try 14 samples of chalk paint on.

Times, Sunday Times

The pros use this: it gives the same ultra-matt finish as chalk paint, but goes on more easily and doesn't require an extra coat.

Times, Sunday Times

Perfect for furniture decorating projects, this chalk paint also adheres to concrete, metal, stone, terracotta, plastic and glass.

Times, Sunday Times

I bought some chalk paint and stencilled hearts on all my recycled glass jars, then chalked the contents on the hearts!

The Sun

Translations:

Chinese: 粉笔, 用粉笔写, 粉笔

Japanese: チョーク白墨, チョークで書く, チョーク

单词	chalk
释义	chalk (tʃɔːk ) Word forms: chalks , chalking , chalked 1. uncountable noun [oft NOUN noun] Chalk is a type of soft white rock. You can use small pieces of it for writing or drawing with. ...the highest chalk cliffs in Britain. Her skin was chalk white and dry-looking. 2. variable noun B2 Chalk is small sticks of chalk, or a substance similar to chalk, used for writing or drawing with. ...somebody writing with a piece of chalk. ...drawing a small picture with coloured chalks. 3. verb If you chalk something, you draw or write it using a piece of chalk. He chalked the message on the blackboard. [VERB noun] There was a blackboard with seven names chalked on it. [VERB-ed] 4. as different as chalk and cheese phrase If you say that two people or things are like chalk and cheese, you are emphasizing that they are completely different from each other. [British, emphasis] The two places, he insists, are as different as chalk and cheese. We are very aware of our differences, we accept that we are chalk and cheese. 5. by a long chalk phrase [oft with brd-neg, PHRASE with cl] You can use by a long chalk to add emphasis to something you are saying. [British, emphasis] The rest of us hadn't finished our drinks, not by a long chalk. Phrasal verbs: chalk up phrasal verb If you chalk up a success, a victory, or a number of points in a game, you achieve it. For almost 11 months, the army chalked up one victory after another. [VERB PARTICLE noun (not pronoun)] Andy Wilkinson chalked up his first win of the season. [VERB PARTICLE noun] [Also VERB noun PARTICLE] Image of chalk © Ivaylo Ivanov, Shutterstock Idioms: chalk and cheese [British] if you describe two people or things as chalk and cheese, you mean that they are completely different from each other Our relationship works because we are very aware of our differences, we accept that we are chalk and cheese. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers by a long chalk [British] said to add emphasis to a statement, especially a negative statement or one that contains a superlative Where do you think you're going, Kershaw? You haven't finished by a long chalk. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: chalk cliffs Over a couple of millenniums, locals have dug deep into the chalk cliffs that line the valley to quarry, take refuge - and make their homes. Times, Sunday Times It's an awesome sight, and even the changing shapes on the sheer chalk cliffs dazzle as the sun slides across the sky. Times, Sunday Times Soon the chalk cliffs will be alive with birds. Times, Sunday Times I cross the road to enjoy the sea view from the chalk cliffs. Times, Sunday Times The four-bedroom property evokes the chalk cliffs in the concrete frame and autumn foliage in the reddish steel cladding. Times, Sunday Times chalk drawing His red chalk drawings of lacemakers are studies of hush and focus. Times,Sunday Times The long embossing process began with a chalk drawing on the back of the metal plate. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The charcoal and chalk drawings on canvas have a quieter temperament. The Times Literary Supplement Initially, his watercolours and chalk drawings showed the greatest amount of vitality. Times, Sunday Times Early land art and all sand sculptures, ice sculptures and chalk drawings on footpaths are examples of ephemeral art. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 chalk dust They start off making 'no-frills utility bread', before experimenting with the desperate practice of adulterating their flour with chalk dust and alum. Times, Sunday Times Streamers of chalk dust trailed after the tractors. Times, Sunday Times If you're working alone, thoroughly dry the seals (on the lid and aperture) then sprinkle talcum powder or chalk dust all around them. Times, Sunday Times Profuse apologies for sections that come with the whiff of 'tweed and chalk dust' aren't quite enough to expel either. Times, Sunday Times If it's in the main house - a spare room or landing, perhaps - factor in the chalk dust. Times, Sunday Times chalk mark You're asked to note your arrival with a chalk mark on the wall. Times, Sunday Times Make another chalk mark all the way around about two inches away from the fold line to show you where to cut. Times, Sunday Times A trial fit will leave a chalk mark on the high spots of the corresponding surface. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A riveter would make a chalk mark at the end of his or her shift to show where he had stopped and the next riveter had started. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The signaling devices can include a chalk mark on a wall, a piece of chewing-gum on a lamppost, or a newspaper left on a park bench. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 chalk paint It's the floor your two-year-old grazes her knee on and the walls you try 14 samples of chalk paint on. Times, Sunday Times The pros use this: it gives the same ultra-matt finish as chalk paint, but goes on more easily and doesn't require an extra coat. Times, Sunday Times Perfect for furniture decorating projects, this chalk paint also adheres to concrete, metal, stone, terracotta, plastic and glass. Times, Sunday Times I bought some chalk paint and stencilled hearts on all my recycled glass jars, then chalked the contents on the hearts! The Sun Translations: Chinese: 粉笔, 用粉笔写, 粉笔 Japanese: チョーク白墨, チョークで書く, チョーク
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