plural slates
plural slates
Learner's definition of SLATE
1
[noncount] : a type of hard rock that splits easily into thin layers板岩 2
[count] : a small sheet of slate in a wooden frame that was used in schools in the past for writing on with chalk石板 — see also blank slate 3
[count] : a piece of slate that is used with others to cover a roof or wall石板瓦 4
[count] US : a list of people who are trying to win an election候选人名单
wipe the slate clean
— see 1wipe 2 slate /ˈsleɪt/ verb
slates; slated; slating
slates; slated; slating
Learner's definition of SLATE
[+ object] chiefly US
: to arrange or plan for something to happen, someone to be chosen, etc.规划;安排 —
usually used as (be) slated通常用作(be) slated —
often + for 3 slate /ˈsleɪt/ verb
slates; slated; slating
slates; slated; slating
Learner's definition of SLATE
[+ object] British, informal
: to criticize (someone or something) very harshly严厉批评