1 blanket /ˈblæŋkət/ noun plural blankets
plural blankets
Learner's definition of BLANKET
[count]
1
: a covering made of cloth that is used especially on a bed to keep you warm毯子 -
a wool blanket羊毛毯
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It's going to get cold tonight so you may need extra blankets.今晚要降温,所以你可能需要多加几条毯子。
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an electric blanket [=a blanket warmed by electricity]电热毯
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a beach blanket [=a blanket you sit on at the beach]沙滩毯
— see picture at bed; see also security blanket 2
a : a mass of something that covers an area大量的覆盖物;厚的覆盖层 b : a general mood气氛;氛围 —
usually singular通常用单数 2 blanket /ˈblæŋkət/ verb
blankets; blanketed; blanketing
2 blanket
/ˈblæŋkət/
verb
blankets; blanketed; blanketing
Learner's definition of BLANKET
[+ object]
: to cover (something)覆盖(某物) -
Ice was blanketing the bay.海湾被冰层所覆盖。
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The fields were blanketed with flowers.田野上开满了鲜花。
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Confetti blanketed the sidewalks.人行道上撒满了五彩纸屑。
3 blanket /ˈblæŋkət/ adjective
3 blanket
/ˈblæŋkət/
adjective
Learner's definition of BLANKET
always used before a noun
: affecting or applying to everyone or everything通用的;适用于所有情形(或人员)的 -
a blanket amnesty for all illegal aliens对所有非法移民的大赦
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a blanket ban on use of the chemical全面禁用这种化学物质的禁令
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The witness was given blanket protection from prosecution. [=the witness would not be prosecuted for anything]证人已被全面保护,不会受到起诉。