plural sands
plural sands
Learner's definition of SAND
1
[noncount] : the very tiny, loose pieces of rock that cover beaches, deserts, etc.沙;沙子 — see also quicksand 2
a [noncount] : an area of sand沙堆;沙地 b sands [plural] literary : the beach or desert沙滩;沙漠
head in the sand
— see 1head
shifting sands
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used to refer to changes that happen as time passes时光更迭中的变化;时过境迁
the sands of time
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used to refer to the passage of time时光流逝 2 sand /ˈsænd/ verb
sands; sanded; sanding
sands; sanded; sanding
Learner's definition of SAND
1
: to make the surface of something smooth by rubbing it with sandpaper用砂纸打磨 [+ object]
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often + down [no object]
2
[+ object] US : to spread sand over (an icy street, sidewalk, etc.) : to cover (something) with sand铺沙子于(结冰的街道,人行道等上)