asphalt
Prononciation : [ˈæsfɔlt]
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Contexte : « construction »
(noun) a black, sticky substance made from petroleum. It is used to make roads and pavements smooth. Think of it as the strong material that helps cars drive easily on streets.
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The construction workers poured asphalt to create a new road.
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There is no asphalt on this dirt path, which makes it hard to walk on.
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What is the main material used in making the asphalt for the road?
Contexte : « construction »
(verb) to cover a surface with asphalt, making it smooth and safe for vehicles to drive on. When workers asphalt a road, they put down the black mixture to make it ready for cars.
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The city decided to asphalt the busy street for smoother traffic.
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They didn't asphalt the road properly, leading to many bumps.
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When will the team asphalt the new bike path?
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