powder
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/ˈpaʊdər/
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/ˈpaʊdə(r)/
a dry substance made of very small pieces
The snow was like fine powder on the ground.
地上的雪像细粉末一样。
a fine substance put on the face to make it look smooth
She applied some powder to keep her face from looking shiny.
她涂了些粉来防止脸部看起来油光。
an explosive substance used in bombs or fireworks
The fireworks contain special powder that makes them explode with color.
烟花中含有特殊的火药,使它们爆炸时呈现色彩。
to put powder on something
She powdered her nose before the photo was taken.
拍照前她给鼻子扑了粉。