pencil
UK/'pensl/US
A1
Definitions
n.
A writing or drawing instrument consisting of a graphite rod encased in wood
铅笔；（眉）笔
v.
To write or mark with a pencil; to schedule something tentatively (pencil in)
用铅笔写或画；暂定（安排）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpenstem
+
cilsuffix
=pencil
Common Collocations
- 1.pencil sketch铅笔素描
- 2.pencil sharpener削笔刀
Example Sentences
- 1.
Students used a sharp pencil to write their examination answers.
- 2.
The artist sketched the portrait with a graphite pencil.