
grout
词源
源自中古英语 'grut' 或 'groute',可能来自古法语 'grouter'(涂抹),与拉丁语 'crusta'(外壳或涂层)有关。
noun
❶ 一种用于填充瓷砖、砖块或石材之间缝隙的粘稠材料,通常由水泥、沙子和水混合而成,干燥后形成坚固的填充层。
“We need to apply grout between the tiles to secure them in place.”
(我们需要在瓷砖之间涂抹填缝剂以固定它们。)
“The grout in the bathroom is starting to crack and needs to be replaced.”
(浴室的填缝剂开始开裂,需要更换。)
verb
❶ 用填缝剂填充或修补瓷砖、砖块等之间的缝隙,使其牢固且美观。
“He spent the afternoon grouting the new kitchen tiles.”
(他花了一下午时间给新厨房瓷砖填缝。)
“Make sure to grout the joints evenly for a professional finish.”
(确保均匀填缝,以达到专业的效果。)
常见短语
grout line — 指瓷砖或砖块之间填充填缝剂的缝隙,通常用于描述其宽度或颜色。
“The narrow grout lines give the floor a sleek appearance.”
(窄小的填缝缝隙让地板看起来更光滑。)
grout removal — 清除旧的或损坏的填缝剂的过程,通常是为重新填缝做准备。
“Grout removal can be a tedious task, but it's necessary for a fresh look.”
(清除填缝剂可能很繁琐,但对于焕然一新的效果是必要的。)