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powders

UK //ˈpaʊdəz//US //ˈpaʊdərz//

词源

源自中古英语 'poudre',来自古法语 'poudre',最终源自拉丁语 'pulvis'(意为灰尘或粉末)。

noun

❶ 指细小的干燥颗粒物质,通常由固体物质研磨或分解而成,可用于烹饪、清洁或化妆品等。

“She mixed the powders to make a face mask.”

(她混合了几种粉末制作面膜。)

“The baby powder keeps the skin dry and comfortable.”

(婴儿爽身粉让皮肤保持干爽舒适。)

同义词:dust, granules, particles, flour, pulverized substance

verb

❶ 将某物研磨或分解成细小颗粒,或撒上粉末状物质。

“She powdered the cookies with sugar before serving.”

(她在端上饼干前撒了一层糖粉。)

“The machine powders the rocks into fine dust.”

(这台机器将岩石研磨成细粉。)

同义词:grind, pulverize, dust, sprinkle, crush

常见短语

baking powder — 一种用于烘焙的发酵粉,能使面团或面糊膨胀。

“Don't forget to add baking powder to the cake batter.”

(别忘了在蛋糕面糊里加入发酵粉。)

powder room — 指卫生间或化妆间,尤其指女性用于补妆的场所。

“Excuse me, where is the powder room?”

(请问化妆间在哪里?)