slate
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/sleɪt/
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/sleɪt/
A dark gray rock that splits into thin layers.
The sea was the color of slate.
海水是石板岩的顏色。
Thin sheets of slate for roofs.
A loose slate had fallen from the roof.
一塊鬆動的石板從屋頂上掉了下來。
A list of people running for election.
The Democratic slate is impressive.
民主黨的候選人名單令人印象深刻。
A small board used in old schools for writing.
Each student had a slate to practice writing.
每個學生都有一塊石板來練習書寫。
To criticize someone or something in public.
The critics slated the poorly made movie.
評論家批評了這部製作粗糙的電影。
To plan something for a specific time.
The event was slated for next month.
這個活動定於下個月舉行。
To choose someone for a job in advance.
She was slated to be the new manager.
她被預定為新經理。