tar

US /tɑːr/
UK /tɑːr/
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焦油, 沥青

a dark, thick, flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons, resins, and alcohols. It is used for waterproofing and as a preservative.

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The road was paved with hot tar.
这条路是用热沥青铺的。
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Sailors used tar to seal the wooden ships.
水手们用焦油来密封木船。
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pitchbitumenasphalt
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水手, 海员

a sailor

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The old tar spun tales of the high seas.
老水手讲述着公海的故事。
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He was a seasoned old tar, having sailed for decades.
他是一位经验丰富的老水手，已经航行了几十年。
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sailorseamanmariner
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涂焦油, 铺沥青

to cover or treat with tar

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They decided to tar the roof to prevent leaks.
他们决定用焦油涂屋顶以防漏水。
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The old boat was regularly tarred to protect its hull.
旧船定期涂焦油以保护船体。
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coatcoverseal
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tar someone with the same brush