
好词典

源自拉丁语 'plasticus'(可塑的),来自希腊语 'plastikos'(与塑造有关),词根 'plassein' 意为 '塑造'。
❶ 塑料,一种人工合成的材料,轻便、耐用且可塑性强,广泛用于制造各种日用品和工业产品。
“This bottle is made of recycled plastic.”
(这个瓶子是用回收塑料制成的。)
“Plastic bags are harmful to the environment.”
(塑料袋对环境有害。)
❶ 可塑的,形容材料能够被塑造成不同形状;也用于形容事物或人显得不自然或虚假。
“Clay is a plastic material that can be molded easily.”
(黏土是一种可塑性强的材料,容易塑形。)
“Her smile seemed plastic and insincere.”
(她的笑容显得虚假而不真诚。)
plastic surgery — 整形手术,通过外科手术改变或修复身体部位的外观。
“She underwent plastic surgery to correct her nose.”
(她做了整形手术来矫正鼻子。)
plastic money — 塑料货币,指信用卡或借记卡等非现金支付方式。
“Many people prefer using plastic money instead of cash.”
(许多人更喜欢用信用卡而不是现金。)