slate

A noun with multiple meanings: a fine-grained metamorphic rock that splits into thin layers, historically used for writing tablets or roofing; also refers to a list of candidates nominated by a political party for election.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: мелкозернистая метаморфическая порода, расщепляющаяся на тонкие слои, исторически использовавшаяся для письменных табличек или кровли; также относится к списку кандидатов, выдвинутых политической партией на выборах.esSustantivo con varios significados: roca metamórfica de grano fino que se divide en capas delgadas, usada históricamente para pizarras de escritura o tejados; también se refiere a la lista de candidatos presentados por un partido político en unas elecciones.frNom avec plusieurs sens : roche métamorphique à grain fin qui se divise en fines couches, historiquement utilisée pour des ardoises d'écriture ou la toiture ; désigne aussi la liste de candidats présentés par un parti politique lors d'une élection.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein feinkörniges metamorphes Gestein, das in dünne Schichten spaltet und historisch für Schreibtafeln oder Dächer verwendet wurde; auch eine Liste von Kandidaten, die von einer politischen Partei für eine Wahl aufgestellt wurden.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: rocha metamórfica de grão fino que se divide em camadas finas, usada historicamente para lousas de escrita ou telhados; também designa uma lista de candidatos indicados por um partido político para uma eleição.zh一个多义词：指一种细粒变质岩，可剥成薄片，历史上用于写字板或屋顶；也指政党提出的候选人名单。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: صخر متحول دقيق الحبيبات يتشقق إلى صفائح رقيقة، استُخدم تاريخيًا للألواح الكتابية أو لتغطية الأسطح؛ كما يشير إلى قائمة المرشحين الذين تقدمهم حزب سياسي في الانتخابات.

1. Writing tablet B2 formal

   A small, flat piece of slate used in the past for writing on with chalk.

   • Children in the 19th century used a slate to practice their letters.
   • The teacher wiped the slate clean after the lesson.
   • He wrote his calculations on a small slate.

   ruГрифельная доскаesPizarra pequeña para escribirfrardoisedeSchiefertafelptLousazh石板arلوح كتابة

2. Roofing material B1 formal

   Thin, flat pieces of slate rock used to cover roofs.

   • The old house had a beautiful slate roof.
   • Slate tiles are very durable and weather-resistant.
   • They replaced the damaged slates on the roof.

   ruКровельный материалesPizarra para tejadosfrArdoise de toituredeDachdeckungsmaterialptMaterial de coberturazh屋顶石板arمادة تسقيف

3. Metamorphic rock B2 formal scientific

   A fine-grained, grey, green, or bluish-purple metamorphic rock that splits easily into thin, smooth layers.

   • Slate is commonly used for flooring and roofing.
   • The quarry produced high-quality slate for construction.
   • Geologists study the formation of slate in mountainous regions.

   ruСланецesPizarra (roca metamórfica)frArdoisedeSchieferptArdósiazh板岩arالإردواز

4. Political candidate list B2 formal political

   A list of candidates proposed by a political party for election to a public office.

   • The party announced its slate of candidates for the upcoming election.
   • The slate includes both newcomers and experienced politicians.
   • Voters will decide on the entire slate in the primary election.

   ruСписок кандидатовesLista de candidatosfrListe de candidatsdeKandidatenlisteptLista de candidatoszh候选人名单arقائمة المرشحين

   Sinônimos: lineuplistrosterticket

• slates plural form
• slates' possessive plural form
• slate's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of scheduling, planning, or nominating something for a particular purpose or time.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по назначению, планированию или выдвижению чего-либо для определённой цели или времени.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de designar, programar o proponer algo para un propósito o momento determinado.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de fixer, planifier ou proposer quelque chose pour un moment ou un objectif déterminé, notamment lors d'une nomination ou d'un programme.deVerb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, etwas für einen bestimmten Zweck oder Zeitpunkt festzulegen, einzuplanen oder vorzusehen; auch jemanden für eine Aufgabe oder einen Posten auszuwählen oder aufzustellen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de designar, agendar, planejar ou escolher algo ou alguém para um propósito, momento ou função específicos.zh动词，表示安排、计划或提名某人/某事用于特定目的或时间。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تعيين شيء أو شخص أو تحديده أو جدولته لغرض أو وقت معين، أو ترشيحه لهدف ما.

1. Designate or schedule B2 formal

   To plan or schedule something for a particular time or purpose.

   • The meeting is slated for next Tuesday.
   • The new product launch is slated to occur in the spring.
   • The film is slated to begin production later this year.

   ruНазначитьesProgramar, fijarfrprogrammer (prévoir à une date)deFestlegenptAgendarzh安排arحدَّد موعدًا

   Sinônimos: arrangebookdesignateplanprogramschedulesettimetable

2. Nominate for election B2 formal american

   To put forward a candidate's name for an election or position.

   • The party slated her as their candidate for mayor.
   • He was slated to run for the senate seat.
   • The committee slated three individuals for the board positions.

   ruВыдвинуть кандидатуруesNominar para una elecciónfrproposer comme candidatdeAls Kandidat aufstellenptIndicar candidatozh提名参选arترشيح للانتخابات

   Sinônimos: designatenamenominateproposeput forward

3. Cover with slate C1 formal

   To cover a roof or surface with slate tiles.

   • The workers slated the roof of the old cottage.
   • They plan to slate the entire building to match the historic style.
   • The house was slated with dark grey tiles.

   ruПокрыть шиферомesentarimar con pizarrafrCouvrir d'ardoisedeMit Schiefer deckenptCobrir com ardósiazh铺石板瓦arتغطية بالسَّلَات

• slated past participle
• slated past simple
• slating present participle
• slates third person singular