slate
Произношение: [sleɪt]
Контекст: «school and education»
(noun) a flat piece of stone or a special board used for writing. In the past, students would use a slate to write with chalk. It's like a small blackboard that you can carry around.
Пример
The teacher gave each student a slate to practice their letters.
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I forgot my slate at home, so I couldn't write anything in class.
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Do you remember how to use a slate to write your name?
Контекст: «material and construction»
(noun) a type of rock that is used for making roofs and tiles. Slate is smooth and can be split into thin sheets. It's very strong and lasts a long time.
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The roof of our house is made of beautiful gray slate.
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The old roof was not made of slate; it was leaking everywhere.
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Is slate better than other materials for roofing?
Контекст: «planning and scheduling»
(verb) to schedule or plan something, like an event or activity. It’s like when you decide what you will do on a certain day.
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We can slate the meeting for next Tuesday at 10 AM.
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They didn't slate any time for fun during the busy week.
Пример
When should we slate the team gathering?
Контекст: «politics and elections»
(noun) a list of candidates for election. When a group is running for some important job, they are on a slate together.
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The school had a strong slate of candidates for the student council.
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There was no slate of candidates running for that position this year.
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Who is on the slate for the upcoming election?