noun🔗Share盘子，碟子 A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten."I filled my plate from the bountiful table."我从丰盛的餐桌上往我的盘子里盛满了食物。utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share盘子，餐具 Such dishes collectively."After dinner, I loaded the plates into the dishwasher. "晚饭后，我把所有的盘子都放进洗碗机了。utensilfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share菜肴，食物。 The contents of such a dish."I ate a plate of beans."我吃了一盘豆子。foodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share菜肴, 一道菜。 A course at a meal."The meat plate was particularly tasty."那道肉菜特别好吃。foodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share议程，任务清单 An agenda of tasks, problems, or responsibilities"With revenues down and transfer payments up, the legislature has a full plate."由于收入下降而转移支付上升，立法机关现在议程满满，任务繁重。organizationbusinessplanworkjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share钢板，金属板 A flat metallic object of uniform thickness."A clutch usually has two plates."离合器通常有两个钢板。utensilmaterialthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share车牌，牌照 A vehicle license plate."He stole a car and changed the plates as soon as he could."他偷了一辆车，并且尽快换了车牌。vehicletrafficsignChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share车牌，牌照。 A taxi permit, especially of a metal disc."The taxi driver showed me his plates to prove he was a licensed driver. "出租车司机向我展示了他的牌照，以证明他是有执照的司机。vehiclegovernmenttrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share镀层，板材 A layer of a material on the surface of something, usually qualified by the type of the material; plating"The bullets just bounced off the steel plate on its hull."子弹只是打在它船体的钢板镀层上就被弹开了。materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share盘子，碟子 A material covered with such a layer."The astronaut's spacesuit had plates that protected him from radiation. "宇航员的宇航服上装有防护辐射的镀层。materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share镀金餐盘, 银盘 A decorative or food service item coated with silver or gold."The tea was served in the plate."茶点是用那只镀金餐盘端上来的。itemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share杠铃片，铁饼. A weighted disk, usually of metal, with a hole in the center for use with a barbell, dumbbell, or exercise machine."He added two 45-pound plates to the barbell before attempting the lift. "他先往杠铃上加了两个45磅的杠铃片，然后才开始尝试举重。sportmachineitemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share印版，图版 An engraved surface used to transfer an image to paper."We finished making the plates this morning."我们今天早上完成了印版的制作。arttechnologywritingmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share版画，图版 An image or copy."The old book contained beautiful plates of exotic flowers. "这本古老的书里有许多精美的异域花卉图版。artmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share插图，图版 An illustration in a book, either black and white, or colour, usually on a page of paper of different quality from the text pages."The art book had several beautiful plates showing famous paintings on glossy paper, separate from the regular text. "这本艺术书里有几张精美的图版，用光面纸印着著名的画作，跟正文的纸张不一样。artliteraturemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share牙托，假牙。 A shaped and fitted surface, usually ceramic or metal that fits into the mouth and in which teeth are implanted; a dental plate.""After losing several teeth, my grandfather now wears plates so he can eat comfortably." "爷爷掉了几颗牙后，现在戴着牙托，这样就能舒服地吃饭了。medicinebodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share底梁，顶梁 A horizontal framing member at the top or bottom of a group of vertical studs."The carpenter attached the top plates to the studs to form the wall frame. "木匠把顶梁固定到立柱上，以形成墙框架。architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share脚，腿。 A foot, from "plates of meat"."Sit down and give your plates a rest."坐下歇歇你的腿吧。bodyanatomylanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share本垒板，本垒。 Home plate."There was a close play at the plate."本垒板上发生了一次非常接近的跑垒。sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share板块 A tectonic plate."The Earth's plates are constantly moving, causing earthquakes. "地球的板块一直在移动，从而导致地震的发生。geologyworldnaturegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share板甲，盔甲。 Plate armour."He was confronted by two knights in full plate."他被两个身穿全套板甲的骑士拦住了。wearmilitaryweaponhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share鳞片，甲片 Any of various larger scales found in some reptiles."The alligator's back was covered in thick, bony plates that offered protection from predators. "鳄鱼的背部覆盖着厚厚的、骨质的甲片，可以保护它免受掠食者的伤害。animalbodybiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share极板，电极板 A flat electrode such as can be found in an accumulator battery, or in an electrolysis tank."The mechanic carefully inspected the plates inside the car battery, looking for signs of corrosion. "机械师仔细检查了汽车电池内部的极板，寻找腐蚀的迹象。technologyelectronicsdevicemachinechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share阳极，屏极 The anode of a vacuum tube."Regulating the oscillator plate voltage greatly improves the keying."调节振荡器的屏极电压能显著改善键控性能。electronicsdevicetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share银器，餐具. Silver or gold, in the form of a coin, or less often silver or gold utensils or dishes (from Spanish plata ("silver"))."The old pirate, according to legend, buried his treasure, which included chests full of plates and jewels, on a deserted island. "传说中，那个老海盗把他的宝藏埋在一个荒岛上，宝藏里有装满银器和珠宝的箱子。materialutensilvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share盘子, 碟子 A roundel of silver or tinctured argent."The coat of arms featured two gold lions holding a shield decorated with three plates, symbolizing purity and peace. "这枚盾徽上有两只金色的狮子，它们托着一面盾牌，盾牌上装饰着三个银色的圆盘，象征着纯洁与和平。heraldrycolorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share奖品，奖杯。 A prize given to the winner in a contest."The winning team received the plates after the company softball tournament. "赢得公司垒球比赛的队伍获得了奖杯。achievemententertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share盘子, 板材。 Any flat piece of material such as coated glass or plastic."The scientist examined the bacteria growing on the agar plates. "科学家检查了在琼脂培养皿上生长的细菌。materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share钢印牌， धातु牌。 (travel industry) A metallic card, used to imprint tickets with an airline's logo, name, and numeric code."The travel agent used the airline's plates to imprint the passenger's ticket with the flight details. "旅行社用航空公司的钢印牌在乘客的机票上印上了航班信息。industrybusinessserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share出票权 (travel industry, by extension) The ability of a travel agent to issue tickets on behalf of a particular airline."The travel agency acquired new plates, allowing them to issue tickets directly for American Airlines. "这家旅行社获得了新的出票权，可以直接为美国航空公司出票了。businessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share车辆铭牌，车辆识别牌 A VIN plate, particularly with regard to the car's year of manufacture."The mechanic checked the car's plates to confirm its year of manufacture before ordering the correct parts. "技工在订购正确的零件之前，检查了车辆的铭牌，以确认车辆的生产年份。vehicleitemmachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share腹肉板，胸板肉。 One of the thin parts of the brisket of an animal."The butcher carefully separated the plates from the rest of the brisket, explaining that they are often used for making ground beef. "屠夫小心地将腹肉板从剩余的牛胸肉上分离出来，并解释说它们经常被用来做成绞牛肉。foodanimalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share轻型赛马蹄铁，赛马用薄蹄铁。 A very light steel horseshoe for racehorses."The blacksmith carefully hammered the plates onto the racehorse's hooves before the big race. "比赛前，铁匠小心地把轻型赛马蹄铁敲打到赛马的蹄子上。sportanimalraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share毛皮衬里片 (furriers' slang) Skins for fur linings of garments, sewn together and roughly shaped, but not finally cut or fitted."The furrier carefully arranged the plates of rabbit skin, ready to be sewn into a warm coat lining. "制皮匠小心地整理着一块块缝在一起的兔皮衬里片，准备把它们缝制成一件暖和的皮袄衬里。materialindustrywearitembusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share帽料绒，帽用细绒。 (hat-making) The fine nap (as of beaver, musquash, etc.) on a hat whose body is made from inferior material."The hat maker applied extra beaver plates to the cheap felt hat to give it a luxurious, high-quality appearance. "为了让这顶廉价毡帽看起来更奢华高档，制帽匠在上面加了一层额外的海狸帽料绒。materialwearindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share唱片，碟片 A record, usually vinyl."My grandfather has a large collection of old jazz plates. "我爷爷收藏了很多老爵士乐唱片。musicentertainmentsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share镀，覆盖，镀上。 To cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material, usually a metal."This ring is plated with a thin layer of gold."这枚戒指镀了一层薄薄的金。materialtechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share摆盘，装盘 To place the various elements of a meal on the diner's plate prior to serving."After preparation, the chef will plate the dish."准备好之后，厨师会负责把菜摆盘。foodutensilserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share得分 To score a run."The single plated the runner from second base."那个一垒安打帮助二垒的跑垒员得分了。sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share给...装甲，给...包上金属板 To arm or defend with metal plates."The engineers plate the robot's exterior with steel to protect it from damage in the harsh environment. "工程师给机器人的外部包上钢板，以保护它在恶劣环境中免受损坏。militaryweaponmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share碾成薄板，镀。 To beat into thin plates."The blacksmith plates the hot iron into thin sheets for making armor. "铁匠将烧热的铁块碾成薄板，用来制作盔甲.materialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share指定航空公司，挂牌。 (travel industry) To specify which airline a ticket will be issued on behalf of."The travel agent needs to plate the ticket on United Airlines to ensure you can check your bags through to your final destination. "旅行社需要指定机票由美联航出票，以确保您的行李可以直接托运到最终目的地。industrybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share版式研究，版式分析 To categorise stamps based on their position on the original sheet, in order to reconstruct an entire sheet."The philatelist carefully plates the damaged stamps, hoping to identify their original positions on the printing sheet and eventually reconstruct a complete example. "那位集邮家小心地对这些破损的邮票进行版式研究，希望能够确定它们在印刷全张上的原始位置，并最终复原出一张完整的邮票。technicalhistorywritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share版式鉴定，版别鉴定 (particularly with early British stamps) to identify the printing plate used."The stamp collector tried to plate the Penny Black, hoping to find a rare variation from a specific printing plate. "这位集邮爱好者试图鉴定这张黑便士的版别，希望能找到出自特定印版的珍稀变体。historytechnicalwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share银器，餐具。 Precious metal, especially silver."The wealthy family displayed their antique plates in a locked cabinet. "这户富裕人家把他们古董银器餐具陈列在带锁的柜子里。materialvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
