gravel

• 名词，指松散堆积的小石子、砾石或岩石碎屑，常用于建筑、景观设计以及铺设道路和小径。

A noun referring to a loose aggregation of small stones, pebbles, or rock fragments, often used in construction, landscaping, or for paths and driveways.

不可数

1. A2formal

   A loose mixture of small stones and rock fragments, often used for paths, driveways, or construction.

   砾石

   • The driveway was covered with gravel.
   • They spread gravel on the garden path.
   • The truck delivered a load of gravel for the construction site.

   同义词aggregategritshingle

2. Medical conditionB2formalmedical

   Small, hard deposits that form in the kidneys or bladder (kidney stones).

   医学状况

   • The patient was diagnosed with gravel in his kidneys.
   • Drinking plenty of water can help prevent gravel from forming.
   • He passed a small piece of gravel during urination.

• 动词，指用砾石铺设或覆盖（如道路），也指使人困惑、烦恼或恼怒。

A verb meaning to cover or pave with gravel, or to perplex or annoy someone.

1. To cover with gravelB2formal

   To spread or cover a surface with small stones (gravel).

   铺砾石

   • The workers graveled the driveway to make it more stable.
   • They plan to gravel the garden path next week.
   • The road was graveled to prevent erosion.

   同义词macadamizepebbleshingle

2. To perplex or annoyC1informalbritish

   To irritate, confuse, or cause trouble for someone.

   使烦恼

   • His constant questions graveled the teacher.
   • The complicated instructions graveled the students.
   • She was graveled by the lack of clear communication.

   同义词annoybewilderbotherconfuseirkirritatenonplusperplexpuzzlevex

   反义词calmcomfortpleasereassuresoothe