powder
UK/'paudә/US
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A dry substance in the form of fine loose particles; a cosmetic or explosive in this form
粉，粉末；火药；化妆粉
v.
To crush or grind into fine particles; to sprinkle or apply powder to something
把…磨成粉末；撒粉；搽粉
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpowderother
=powder
Common Collocations
- 1.baking powder泡打粉／发酵粉
- 2.powder room化妆间／盥洗室
- 3.talcum powder爽身粉／滑石粉
- 4.powder keg火药桶（比喻一触即发的局势）
Example Sentences
- 1.
She dusted a light powder on her face before the interview.
- 2.
The chef ground the dried spices into a fine powder.
- 3.
Gunpowder was one of the most transformative inventions in military history.