plaque

🇬🇧 UK/plɑ:k/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A flat piece of metal or stone with writing on it, fixed to a wall as a memorial; a sticky deposit on teeth or in arteries

匾额,纪念牌;牙菌斑;动脉斑块

🧩 Root Breakdown

plaqueother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.dental plaque牙菌斑
  • 2.commemorative plaque纪念牌匾
  • 3.arterial plaque动脉斑块
  • 4.bronze plaque铜制匾额

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A bronze plaque on the wall commemorates the building's founding in 1892.

  • 2.

    Regular brushing and flossing help prevent the buildup of dental plaque.

  • 3.

    Doctors warned that arterial plaque could significantly increase his risk of a heart attack.

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