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lutes

/l(j)uːts/

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noun

琉特琴，琵琶。

A fretted stringed instrument of European origin, similar to the guitar, having a bowl-shaped body or soundbox; any of a wide variety of chordophones with a pear-shaped body and a neck whose upper surface is in the same plane as the soundboard, with strings along the neck and parallel to the soundboard.

Examples :

"The musicians tuned their lutes before the Renaissance music concert. "

音乐家们在文艺复兴音乐会开始前，给他们的琉特琴调音。

music art entertainment

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verb

弹奏琉特琴，拨弄琉特琴

To play on a lute, or as if on a lute.

Examples :

"He lutes softly in the evenings, filling the room with gentle music. "

他傍晚时分会轻柔地弹奏琉特琴，用轻柔的音乐充满整个房间。

music entertainment

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noun

封泥, 黏土, 密封剂

Thick sticky clay or cement used to close up a hole or gap, especially to make something air-tight.

Examples :

"The plumber used lutes to seal the gaps around the pipes, making the bathroom air-tight. "

水管工用黏土状密封剂把管子周围的缝隙封住，让浴室变得密不透风。

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noun

密封圈，垫圈

A packing ring, as of rubber, for fruit jars, etc.

Examples :

"My grandmother always checks the lutes carefully before canning peaches to make sure the jars seal properly. "

我奶奶在装罐桃子之前，总是仔细检查密封圈 (mì fēng quān)，确保罐子能密封好。

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noun

刮泥板，泥刀

(brickmaking) A straight-edged piece of wood for striking off superfluous clay from earth.

Examples :

"The brickmaker used lutes to shave off the extra clay from each mold, ensuring uniform brick size. "

砖匠用刮泥板刮去每个模具中多余的泥土，以确保砖块大小一致。

utensil agriculture building industry

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verb

用胶泥封，用胶合剂粘合。

To fix or fasten something with lute.

Examples :

"The plumber had to lute the pipe joint with sealant to prevent any leaks. "

水管工不得不用密封胶把管道接头封好，以防漏水。

technical action