powder
UK ['paʊ.dər] US [-dɚ] noun
IMPROVER countable or uncountable
■a solid substance that consists of extremely small pieces, is soft and easy to divide, and often has the same shape as the container that it is in 粉，粉末•curry/chilli powder咖哩／辣椒粉 •talcum powder滑石粉 •A packet of white powder was found and police scientists are analysing it.发现了一包白色粉末，刑侦专家正在对其进行分析。 •You'll get more flavour from the spices if you grind them into a powder.你把香料磨成粉的话味道会更香浓。 •UK Why are there so many adverts for washing powders on TV?为甚么电视里有这么多洗衣粉的广告？ •You can buy milk in powder form.你可以买奶粉。 ⇒ See also gunpowder
uncountable
■a soft dry substance which is spread over the skin of the face, in order to stop the skin from looking oily 化妆用粉，扑面粉•face powder扑面粉 •Dust the face lightly with powder.在脸上轻扑些粉。 uncountable
■fallen snow that is loose and dry and has not begun to melt 粉状雪，干细雪•I love skiing in deep powder.我喜欢在厚厚的雪上滑雪。
UK ['paʊ.dər] US [-dɚ] verb transitive
■to put powder on someone's skin 往…上擦粉•Powder the baby's bottom to stop it chafing.给婴儿的屁股上擦点粉以防发炎。
UK ['paʊ.dər] US [-dɚ] verb transitive
powder your nose
■a polite or humorous way of saying that you are going to go to the toilet 如厕的婉转说法补妆，洗手•Would you get me another drink while I go and powder my nose?我去补补妆，你能不能再帮我要杯酒？ |