英语词汇“pencil”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	pencil
释义	Trends of pencil View usage for: pencil (pensəl) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense pencils, present participle pencilling, past tense, past participle pencilled 1. countable noun [oft in NOUN] A pencil is an object that you write or draw with. It consists of a thin piece of wood with a rod of ablack or coloured substance through the middle. If you write or draw something in pencil, you do it using a pencil. I found a pencil and some blank paper in her desk. He had written her a note in pencil. 2. verb If you pencil a letter or a note, you write it using a pencil. He pencilled a note to Joseph Daniels. [VERB noun + to] pencilled adjective ...folded notepaper with the pencilled block letters on the outside. Phrasal verbs: See pencil in pencil in British English (ˈpɛnsəl) noun 1. a. a thin cylindrical instrument used for writing, drawing, etc, consisting of a rod of graphite or other marking substance, usually either encased in wood and sharpened or held in a mechanical metal device b. (as modifier) a pencil drawing 2. something similar in shape or function a styptic pencil an eyebrow pencil 3. a narrow set of lines or rays, such as light rays, diverging from or converging to a point 4. archaic an artist's fine paintbrush 5. rare an artist's individual style or technique in drawing verbWord forms: -cils, -cilling, -cilledWord forms: US -cils, -ciling or -ciled (transitive) 6. to draw, colour, or write with a pencil 7. to mark with a pencil 8. pencil in Derived forms penciller (ˈpenciller) or US penciler (ˈpenciler) noun Word origin C14: from Old French pincel, from Latin pēnicillus painter's brush, from pēniculus a little tail, from pēnis tail pencil in American English (ˈpɛnsəl) noun 1. Archaic an artist's small, fine brush 2. the individual style or ability of an artist 3. a slender, rod-shaped instrument of wood, metal, etc. with a center stick of graphite, crayon, etc. that is sharpened to a point for marking, writing, and drawing 4. something shaped or used like a pencil ; specif., a. a small cosmetic stick as for darkening or redrawing the contours of the eyebrows b. a stick of some medicated substance a styptic pencil 5. a series of lines or rays coming to or spreading out from a point 6. Ancient Mathematics a set of lines, planes, etc. passing through a given point or points and satisfying a given equation , as a. all the lines passing through a given point b. all the planes passing through a given line c. all the circles lying in a given plane and passing through two fixed points verb transitiveWord forms: ˈpenciled or ˈpencilled, ˈpenciling or ˈpencilling 7. to mark, write, or draw with or as with a pencil 8. to use a pencil on Derived forms penciler (ˈpenciler) noun or ˈpenciller Word origin ME pencel < MFr pincel < VL penicellus < L penicillus, a brush < dim. of penis, a tail, penis: mod. sense & form infl. by pen2 Image of pencil © Vitaly Zorkin, shutterstock Examples of 'pencil' in a sentence pencil These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content.Read more… Finally, how to wear your pencil skirt? Times, Sunday Times (2016) You can imagine the young writer's delight in being given a pen or pencil. The Sun (2016) I ended up at the festival in my navy pencil skirt and name tag! The Sun (2016) Either using a glitter eye pencil or any colour you choose, draw a thick line into the arch of the eyebrow. The Sun (2016) Now, imagine doing all of that in what is basically bridal gear: a white lace pencil skirt and a pair of white high heels. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A tiered skirt would veer the look into fancy-dress territory, so play the proportions right with a sober pencil skirt. Times, Sunday Times (2017) How can you go wrong with a pencil case? Times, Sunday Times (2007) Draw with your eyes when you cannot draw with a pencil. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Here is the note written in pencil over here. Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892) But he could not yet manage a pen or pencil. Christianity Today (2000) Mechanical pencils have been withdrawn in favour of lead ones. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Work winter florals into your wardrobe with a pencil skirt. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Try to keep the energy of your pencil drawing. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Showcase your figure in a pencil skirt that finishes just below the knee. The Sun (2008) There were some pencil drawings on the bedroom walls. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Use an eyebrow pencil to draw the shape first then fill in with pencil and finish with a brow powder. The Sun (2015) Choose an eyebrow pencil a shade or so darker than your brow colour and fill them in to give fantastic shape. The Sun (2010) Trading was pencil thin and fading. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Visual concentration can also be induced by focusing on a pendulum, pencil or light. MacEoin, Beth Healthy By Nature (1994) Then you can have the posters and the DVDs and the pencil case and so on. Times, Sunday Times (2006) With raised eyebrows and busy pencils, the judges scribbled away diligently. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Sometimes it was a pencil note, written from her sofa. Susan Coolidge What Katy Did (1872) Again, give each member of the group a pen or pencil. Aiken, Nick Working with Teenagers (1994) Surely one day without a pencil case won't matter? Times, Sunday Times (2006) With a fair complexion such as yours, you need only the faintest hint of colour in a pencil. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The finest pencils came from England. Times, Sunday Times (2010) How about I use my magic pencil and colour your missing colour back in? The Sun (2010) He was as thin as a pencil, wearing a Beatle suit. Times, Sunday Times (2012) I use a light pencil. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It's really remote, and we stop off at a local school to give gifts such as colouring pencils. The Sun (2015) Word lists with pencil Art equipment In other languages pencil British English: pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ NOUN A pencil* is a thin wooden rod with a black substance down the centre which is used for writing or drawing. I found a pencil and some blank paper. American English: pencil Arabic: قَلَمُ رِصَاصٍ Brazilian Portuguese: lápis Chinese: 铅笔 Croatian: olovka Czech: tužka Danish: blyant Dutch: potlood European Spanish: lápiz Finnish: lyijykynä French: crayon German: Bleistift Greek: μολύβι Italian: matita Japanese: 鉛筆 Korean: 연필 Norwegian: blyant Polish: ołówek European Portuguese: lápis Romanian: creion Russian: карандаш Latin American Spanish: lápiz Swedish: blyertspenna Thai: ดินสอ Turkish: kurşun kalem Ukrainian: олівець Vietnamese: bút chì Translate your text for free All related terms of 'pencil' pencil in If an event or appointment is pencilled in , it has been agreed that it should take place, but it will have to be confirmed later. blue pencil deletion , alteration , or censorship of the contents of a book or other work kohl pencil a thin cylindrical cosmetic instrument used to darken the area around the eyes lead pencil a pencil in which the writing material is a thin stick of a graphite compound lip pencil a make-up pencil used for outlining , shaping or colouring the lips pencil box a box for holding pencils , pens , rubbers , etc pencil case a case for carrying pencils , pens , rubbers , etc red-pencil to revise or correct (a book, manuscript , etc) soft pencil a type of pencil that contains a thicker , oilier and darker form of graphite grease pencil a pencil of compressed grease and coloring matter used for marking on signs or paper with a glossy finish pencil cedar any of various junipers that yield wood from which pencils are made pencil crayon a pencil containing a coloured marking substance; coloured pencil pencil pusher If you call someone a pencil pusher , you mean that their work consists of writing or dealing with documents , and does not seem very useful or important . pencil rubber a piece of rubber used for erasing something written in pencil ; eraser pencil skirt a slim-fitting knee-length skirt with a straight cut eyebrow pencil a cosmetic in pencil form for applying colour and shape to the eyebrows styptic pencil a styptic agent in the form of a small stick , for application to razor nicks , etc Chinagraph pencil a coloured pencil used for writing on china , glass , etc mechanical pencil a pencil for holding lead that can be extended by mechanical means pencil sharpener a device for sharpening pencils propelling pencil a pencil consisting of a metal or plastic case containing a replaceable lead. As the point is worn away the lead can be extended , usually by turning part of the case a pen pusher someone who works in an office in contrast to more active kinds of work Chinese translation of 'pencil' pencil (ˈpɛnsl) n (c) 铅(鉛)笔(筆) (qiānbǐ) (支, zhī) All related terms of 'pencil' pencil in ( appointment, person ) 暂(暫)定为(為) zàndìng wéi pencil case 铅(鉛)笔(筆)盒 qiānbǐhé [ 个(個) gè ] pencil stub 铅(鉛)笔(筆)头(頭) qiānbǐtóu in pencil/ink 用铅(鉛)笔(筆)/墨水笔(筆) yòng qiānbǐ/mòshuǐbǐ pencil sharpener 铅(鉛)笔(筆)刀 qiānbǐdāo [ 把 bǎ ] sharpener pencil sharpener 卷(捲)笔(筆)刀 juǎnbǐdāo idiom See pencil something or someone in Synonyms of 'pencil' pencil Explore 'pencil' in the dictionary
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