slate

Maksud

n. (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
n. thin layers of rock used for roofing
n. a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
n. a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices

n. batu batu sajak
The roof of the old cottage was made of dark slate.
Bumbung kotej lama itu diperbuat daripada batu sajak gelap.
n. senarai calon
The party presented a strong slate of candidates for the upcoming election.
Parti itu menampilkan senarai calon yang kukuh untuk pilihan raya akan datang.
n. rekod
Starting a new job gives him the chance to begin with a clean slate.
Memulakan pekerjaan baharu memberinya peluang untuk bermula dengan rekod yang bersih.
adj. kelabu kelabu
The sky turned slate grey just before the heavy rain started.
Langit bertukar menjadi kelabu gelap sejurus sebelum hujan lebat bermula.
v. memasang genting sajak
The workers will slate the entire roof of the building next week.
Pekerja akan memasang genting sajak pada keseluruhan bumbung bangunan itu minggu depan.
v. mengkritik keras
Critics were quick to slate the director's new movie for its poor storyline.
Pengkritik cepat mengkritik keras filem baharu pengarah itu kerana jalan ceritanya yang lemah.