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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 English
powderother
=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.

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