Word · CEFR B1 · Frequency #4272
powder
粉;粉末
核心释义
A dry substance in the form of very fine loose particles, produced by grinding or crushing; dust.
- 1.
The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
- 2.
细小松散颗粒状的固体物质;被粉碎的固体
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
- 3.
涂于面部或身体其他部位以减少油光或缓解摩擦的细干香粉混合物。
A mixture of fine dry, sweet-smelling particles applied to the face or other body parts, to reduce shine or to alleviate chaffing.
- 4.
用于炮术、引信和烟火的硝酸钾、木炭和硫磺的混合物
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
- 5.
用于火炮、爆破等的爆炸性混合物;火药。
An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc.; gunpowder.
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以粉末形式分配的各种化妆品或药物制剂
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
扑粉;化妆粉;药粉;火药;细小松散颗粒状的固体物质;被粉碎的固体;涂于面部或身体其他部位以减少油光或缓解摩擦的细干香粉混合物。;用于炮术、引信和烟火的硝酸钾、木炭和硫磺的混合物
用法In use
She applied a light layer of powder to her face to reduce shine.
用法提示:此处'powder'为名词,指化妆用的粉末。
The recipe requires a teaspoon of baking powder for the cake to rise.
用法提示:此处'powder'为名词,指烘焙用的粉末状膨松剂。
The fine snow on the ground looked like a soft white powder.
用法提示:此处'powder'为名词,比喻像粉末的物质。
in powder form
The medicine is available in powder form.
这种药物有粉末状形式。
grind into a powder
Grind the seeds into a fine powder.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- baby powder
- 婴儿爽身粉
- She applied baby powder to the baby's skin after bath.洗澡后,她给婴儿的皮肤涂上婴儿爽身粉。
- talcum powder
- 滑石粉
- He uses talcum powder to keep his feet dry.他用滑石粉保持脚部干燥。
- washing powder
- 洗衣粉
- I need to buy some washing powder for the laundry.我需要买些洗衣粉来洗衣服。
- face powder
- 散粉;蜜粉
- She dusted her face with a light layer of face powder.她在脸上扑了一层薄薄的散粉。
- curry powder
- 咖喱粉
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象粉末“泡”在水里散开,发音像“泡的”,记住 powder 是粉末。
语境与语域Context & Register
通常用于表示粉末状物质,语体中性,常见于日常生活和工业描述。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
None of these words rhyme with powder. The vowel sound in powder is /aʊ/ while in these words it is different (e.g., /ʌ/ in wonder, under, thunder, blunder; /æ/ in ladder; /ɒ/ in fodder).
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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