porcelain
UK/'pɒ:slin/US
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Definitions
n.
A hard, white, translucent ceramic material made by firing kaolin at high temperatures; objects made from this material.
瓷，瓷器
v.
To coat with a porcelain enamel.
涂上瓷釉
Root Breakdown
Loanwordporcelainother
=porcelain
Common Collocations
- 1.fine porcelain精美瓷器
- 2.porcelain figurine瓷器小摆件
- 3.porcelain vase瓷花瓶
- 4.bone china porcelain骨瓷
Example Sentences
- 1.
The museum displayed a rare collection of Ming dynasty porcelain.
- 2.
She carefully washed the delicate porcelain teacups by hand.
- 3.
Chinese porcelain was highly prized by European traders in the 17th century.