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asphalt

🇬🇧 UK/'æsfælt/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLB2

Definitions

n.

A black, sticky substance derived from petroleum, used for paving roads and roofing.

沥青；柏油

v.

To pave or cover a surface with asphalt.

用沥青铺（路）

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
asphaltother
=asphalt

Common Collocations

  • 1.asphalt road沥青路
  • 2.asphalt pavement沥青路面
  • 3.asphalt concrete沥青混凝土

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The asphalt road was damaged by the heat.

  • 2.

    Workers paved the street with asphalt.

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