slate

中文意思

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. 板岩
The roof of the old church is made of high-quality slate.
這座老教堂的屋頂是由高品質的板岩製成的。
n. 石板
In the nineteenth century, students used to write on a small slate with chalk.
在十九世紀，學生們習慣用粉筆在小石板上寫字。
n. 候選人名單
The political party announced its slate of candidates for the upcoming election.
該政黨公布了即將到來的選舉的候選人名單。
n. 記錄
After apologizing for his past mistakes, he was eager to start with a clean slate.
為過去的錯誤道歉後，他渴望重新開始，留下完美的記錄。
adj. 板岩色的
She bought a slate suit for her job interview next week.
她買了一套板岩色的西裝準備參加下週的求職面試。
v. 預定
The new shopping mall is slated to open before the end of the year.
這家新購物中心預定於今年年底前開幕。