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
=plaque
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.