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.
地上的雪像細粉末一樣。
a fine substance put on the face to make it look smooth
She applied some powder to keep her face from looking shiny.
她塗了些粉來防止臉部看起來油光。
an explosive substance used in bombs or fireworks
The fireworks contain special powder that makes them explode with color.
煙花中含有特殊的火藥,使它們爆炸時呈現色彩。
to put powder on something
She powdered her nose before the photo was taken.
拍照前她給鼻子撲了粉。