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mat

UK/mæt/US
B2

Definitions

n.

A flat piece of material used as a floor covering, for wiping feet, or to protect a surface.

垫子,席子;衬垫

v.

To cover with a mat; to become tangled or matted together.

铺垫子;使缠结在一起

adj.

Having a dull, non-shiny surface; not glossy.

无光泽的,粗糙的

Root Breakdown

Loanword
matother
=mat

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She placed a yoga mat on the floor before beginning her practice.

  • 2.

    The bathroom mat prevented water from spreading on the tile floor.

  • 3.

    His hair began to mat after weeks without washing.

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