slate

US /sleɪt/
UK /sleɪt/
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石板, 板岩

a fine-grained, gray, green, or bluish-purple metamorphic rock, easily split into smooth, flat layers

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The roof was covered with natural slate tiles.
屋顶覆盖着天然石板瓦。
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They used slate for the kitchen countertop.
他们用石板做厨房台面。
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shaleflagstone
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名单, 候选人名单

a list of candidates for election to a body, often a list of candidates from a single party

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The party announced its full slate of candidates for the upcoming election.
该党公布了即将举行的选举的全部候选人名单。
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The opposition presented a strong slate of reforms.
反对派提出了一系列强有力的改革方案。
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listrosterpanelticket
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严厉批评, 猛烈抨击

to criticize severely

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The critics slated the new movie for its weak plot.
评论家们严厉批评了这部新电影的情节薄弱。
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He was slated by his colleagues for his poor performance.
他因表现不佳而受到同事的严厉批评。
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criticizecondemndenouncelambastepan
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预定, 计划

to schedule or plan for a particular time or event

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The meeting is slated for next Tuesday.
会议定于下周二举行。
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The new product launch is slated for early next year.
新产品发布定于明年年初。
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scheduleplanarrangetimetableset
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wipe the slate clean