| 单词 | slate |
| 释义 | slate slate1 /slayt/, n. , v. , slated, slating. n. 1. a fine-grained rock formed by the metamorphosis of clay, shale, etc., that tends to split along parallel cleavage planes, usually at an angle to the planes of stratification. 2. a thin piece or plate of this rock or a similar material, used esp. for roofing or as a writing surface. 3. a dull, dark bluish gray. 4. a list of candidates, officers, etc., to be considered for nomination, appointment, election, or the like. 5. clean slate, an unsullied record; a record marked by creditable conduct: to start over with a clean slate. v.t. 6. to cover with or as with slate. 7. to write or set down for nomination or appointment: the district leader slated for city judge. 8. to plan or designate (something) for a particular place and time; schedule: The premiere was slated for January. 9. to censure or criticize harshly or violently; scold. 10. to punish severely. [1300-50; ME sclate < MF esclate, fem. of esclat piece split off; see SLAT1] slate2 /slayt/, v.t., slated, slating. Brit. to sic or set a dog on (a person or animal). [1300-50; ME slayten < ON *sleita; c. OE slaetan] |
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