名詞 slate:

1. (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
2. thin layers of rock used for roofing
   同義詞：slating
3. a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
4. a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
   同義詞：ticket

動(dòng)詞 slate:

1. designate or schedule
2. enter on a list or slate for an election
3. cover with slate

1. The list so settled it now a slate, unless some discontented magnate objects and threatens to withdraw. To do so is called "breaking the slate".
   除非某個(gè)心懷不滿的大亨加以反對(duì)并威脅要退出，這樣決定下來(lái)的名單就成了人名單。如果出現(xiàn)反對(duì)或退出的行為，那就稱為“撕毀候選人名單”。
2. The falling slate sliced into his arm.
   落下來(lái)的一塊石片劃破了他的手臂。
3. A skilled person can split slate into layers.
   手巧的人能把板巖剖成片。
4. I've no change, could you put these eggs on the slate?
   我沒(méi)零錢，能把這些蛋錢記在帳上嗎？