plate
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plates
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盘子
a flat, typically round dish that we eat from or serve food on
A plate is a flat, typically round dish with a raised rim, normally used for serving and eating food. Plates come in various sizes and materials, such as ceramic, glass, metal, or plastic, and they are available in different shapes and designs to suit various purposes and preferences. They are essential kitchen utensils used for serving main courses, side dishes, appetizers, and desserts. Plates are also commonly used for portioning and presenting food in an appealing manner, whether at home or in restaurants.
- He served the salad on a large ceramic plate.
他把沙拉盛在一个大陶瓷盘子里。
- She handed me a clean plate for dessert.
她递给我一个干净的盘子用来盛甜点。
- They used disposable plates for the picnic.
他们野餐时用了一次性盘子。
- We set the table with plates and silverware.
我们在桌子上摆放了盘子和餐具。
- We should use a microwave-safe plate for reheating food.
我们应该使用微波炉安全的盘子来重新加热食物。
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车牌, 牌照
a flat piece of metal at the front and back of a vehicle displaying numbers and letters
- She customized her car's plate with a personalized message for a unique touch.
她用个性化的信息定制了她的车的车牌，以增添独特的风格。
- He checked the plate to ensure it matched the registration paperwork before buying the car.
他检查了车牌以确保它与注册文件相符，然后才购买汽车。
- The vehicle's plate was damaged, so he went to the DMV to get a replacement.
车辆的车牌损坏了，所以他去车管所换了一个新的。
- The plate was covered in mud, making it hard to read the numbers during the off-road trip.
车牌被泥巴覆盖，使得在越野旅行中很难看清号码。
- The security guard recorded the plate of the car entering the restricted area for access control.
保安记录了进入限制区域的汽车的车牌以进行访问控制。
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牙板, 可拆卸假牙
a removable dental device, like a denture, used to replace missing teeth and their surrounding tissues
A plate is a removable dental device used to replace missing teeth or support parts of the mouth. It can be a full plate, which replaces all the teeth in a section of the mouth, or a partial plate, which fills in gaps left by missing teeth. Plates help restore the ability to chew and speak and improve the overall appearance of the smile.
- Grandma wears a plate to replace her missing teeth.
奶奶戴着一块板来替换她缺失的牙齿。
- The dental technician crafted a comfortable plate for the patient.
牙科技师为患者制作了一个舒适的板。
- After losing her teeth, Mary opted for a removable plate.
失去牙齿后，玛丽选择了一个可拆卸的板。
- The dentist adjusted the plate for a better fit in the patient's mouth.
牙医调整了板以更好地适应患者的口腔。
- Dental plates are a common solution for full or partial tooth loss.
牙科板是全牙或部分牙齿缺失的常见解决方案。
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板, 盘子
a flat, thin sheet made of metal, wood, glass, or plastic, often used for structural, decorative, or functional purposes
- The technician carefully installed a plate of tempered glass on the display.
技术员小心翼翼地在显示屏上安装了一块钢化玻璃板。
- The metal plate reinforced the door for added security.
金属板加固了门以增加安全性。
- The artist used a wooden plate as the base for their engraving.
艺术家使用了一块木制板作为他们雕刻的基础。
- The protective plate covered the machinery's delicate components.
保护板覆盖了机器的精密部件。
- The transparent plate allowed light to pass through while maintaining durability.
透明的板允许光线通过，同时保持耐用性。
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板, 本垒
(baseball) where the batter stands to hit, and the point where runs are scored when a player reaches it
- The batter swung and missed just before stepping on home plate.
击球手挥棒并在踏上本垒板之前失误了。
- The catcher blocked the plate to prevent the runner from scoring.
捕手挡住了本垒板以防止跑垒员得分。
- The umpire called the runner safe as he slid into the plate.
裁判员称跑垒员安全，因为他滑入了本垒。
- The pitcher threw a fastball that just missed the plate.
投手投出了一个快球，刚好错过了本垒板。
- He reached the plate after a long run from third base.
他从三垒长跑后到达了本垒。
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a full-page illustration, typically printed on glossy or separate paper
- The book included a plate of historical maps.
- She admired the botanical plates in the reference guide.
- The artist's plates were reproduced in high quality.
- The encyclopedia contains dozens of colored plates.
- Each plate depicted a different species of bird.
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the quantity of material or portion served in a single plate
- He took a generous plate of pasta.
- The waiter brought two plates of salad.
- She finished a plate of dessert quickly.
- The buffet offered unlimited plates of food.
- They served a plate of appetizers to each guest.
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a metal sheathing of uniform thickness, often used as armor or protective covering
- The tank was reinforced with steel plates.
- Artillery crews were shielded by metal plates.
- The hull's plate prevented penetration from shells.
- Workers installed plates on the bridge supports.
- Armor plates were tested for durability.
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a shallow receptacle used for collection, especially in church
- The usher passed the plate during the service.
- Donations were placed in the collection plate.
- The plate circulated among the congregation.
- He dropped a coin into the plate.
- The offering plate was made of polished silver.
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a horizontal structural member providing bearing, anchorage, or support
- The wall rested on a steel plate.
- Anchor bolts were embedded in the plate.
- Plates distribute load evenly along the foundation.
- The roof trusses were connected to the base plate.
- Engineers reinforced the building with a base plate.
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a flat sheet of metal, glass, or other material used to record an image
- The photographer exposed a glass plate to capture the image.
- Early cameras used wet plates for portraits.
- He developed the plate in a darkroom.
- The printer etched the illustration onto a metal plate.
- The lithography plate held the ink for printing.
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the positively charged electrode in a vacuum tube or electron tube
- The plate of the tube emitted electrons when heated.
- Engineers measured the current at the tube's plate.
- The amplifier's performance depends on plate voltage.
- The plate is crucial for signal amplification.
- Replacement tubes require correct plate ratings.
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any flat, platelike structural element or body
- The turtle's shell consists of bony plates.
- Geological plates move slowly beneath the Earth's crust.
- Vertebrate skeletons include plates for protection.
- The insect's exoskeleton is divided into plates.
- Plates of rock were exposed by erosion.
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a main course of food served on a dish
- The chef prepared a plate with artistic presentation.
- The restaurant serves generous plates at dinner.
- Each plate at the banquet was decorated with colorful garnishes.
- I cleaned my plate quickly because the food was delicious.
- The buffet offered various plates for each guest.
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the thin underportion of the forequarter of meat
- The butcher cut the brisket from the plate.
- Ribs are attached to the plate section.
- The steak came from the beef plate.
- Short ribs are part of the plate cut.
- He trimmed the plate for roasting.
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板块, 构造板块
a large, rigid section of the Earth's lithosphere that moves, leading to geological activity like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
- The Pacific Plate and the North American Plate interact along the "Ring of Fire," resulting in seismic activity and volcanic eruptions.
太平洋板块和北美板块沿着“火环”相互作用，导致地震活动和火山喷发。
- The African Plate and the South American Plate have a convergent boundary, contributing to the formation of the Andes Mountains.
非洲板块和南美板块有一个汇聚边界，促成了安第斯山脉的形成。
- The Indian Plate colliding with the Eurasian Plate has formed the Himalayan mountain range.
印度板块与欧亚板块的碰撞形成了喜马拉雅山脉。
- The Australian Plate and the Pacific Plate interact along the boundary known as the Indo-Australian Plate, influencing seismic activity in the region.
澳大利亚板块和太平洋板块沿着被称为印澳板块的边界相互作用，影响了该地区的地震活动。
- The movement of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate leads to the formation of the Andes and volcanic activity.
纳斯卡板块在南美板块下的运动导致了安第斯山脉的形成和火山活动。
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