distemper
US /dɪˈstem.pɚ/
UK /dɪˈstem.pɚ/
名词
1.
犬瘟热
a viral disease of some animals, especially dogs, causing fever, coughing, and catarrh, and in some forms, neurological symptoms and death.
示例:
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The puppy was vaccinated against distemper.
这只小狗接种了犬瘟热疫苗。
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Symptoms of distemper include fever, lethargy, and loss of appetite.
犬瘟热的症状包括发烧、嗜睡和食欲不振。
2.
胶粉颜料, 水性涂料
a type of paint made from powdered pigments mixed with a binder (such as egg yolk or glue) and water, used for painting walls or theatrical scenery.
示例:
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The old theater sets were painted with distemper.
旧剧院的布景是用胶粉颜料绘制的。
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Distemper is not as durable as oil paint.
胶粉颜料不如油画颜料耐用。
动词
1.
用胶粉颜料粉刷
to paint with distemper.
示例:
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They decided to distemper the walls of the old house.
他们决定用胶粉颜料粉刷老房子的墙壁。
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The artist carefully distempered the backdrop for the play.
艺术家小心翼翼地用胶粉颜料绘制了戏剧的背景。
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