pencil

• 一种细长的圆柱形书写或绘画工具，通常由木头制成，中间含有石墨或彩色笔芯。也可指用这种工具画出的东西或类似笔状的工具。

A thin, cylindrical instrument used for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite or colored core.

1. Writing instrumentA1formal

   A thin, cylindrical instrument used for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core.

   铅笔

   • She sharpened her pencil before the exam.
   • He wrote a note with a pencil.
   • The artist used a pencil to sketch the portrait.

   同义词lead pencil

2. Makeup toolA2informal

   A cosmetic product shaped like a pencil, used for applying eyeliner or lip liner.

   化妆笔

   • She applied eyeliner with a pencil.
   • He bought a new lip pencil for the party.
   • The makeup artist used a pencil to define her brows.

   同义词crayonliner

• 用铅笔书写、绘画或做标记的动词；也指初步安排会议或事件。

A verb used to indicate the act of writing, drawing, or marking something with a pencil, or tentatively scheduling an appointment or event.

1. Write or draw with a pencilA2formal

   To write, draw, or mark something using a pencil.

   用铅笔写或画

   • She penciled a quick note on the pad.
   • He penciled the outline of the portrait.
   • The artist penciled the initial sketch before painting.

   同义词doodledrawsketchtracewrite

2. Schedule tentativelyB2informal

   To schedule or arrange something provisionally, often with the understanding it may change.

   暂定安排

   • Let's pencil in a meeting for next Tuesday.
   • We penciled the date for the party but haven't confirmed it yet.
   • She penciled the appointment into her calendar.

   同义词block outearmarkreserve