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
Loanwordasphaltother
=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.