powdered

• 形容某物被磨成细小的颗粒或呈粉末状。也可指表面撒有粉末的、或制成粉状的。

Describes something that has been reduced to or is in the form of fine particles or powder.

1. Consisting of fine particlesB1formal

   Reduced to or consisting of a fine, dust-like form.

   粉状的

   • She used powdered sugar to decorate the cake.
   • The chemist mixed a powdered substance with water.
   • Powdered milk is often used in emergency food supplies.

   同义词crushedfinegroundpowderypulverized

   反义词coarsegranularsolid

• 动词，指把某物变成粉末或细尘，也指在表面撒或覆盖粉末。

A verb meaning to reduce something to a powder or dust, or to sprinkle or cover with powder.

1. Apply powderB1formal

   To apply a dry, fine substance (such as cosmetic powder or talcum) to a surface, typically the skin.

   涂粉

   • She powdered her face before going out.
   • The nurse powdered the baby's skin after the bath.
   • He powdered his hands to improve his grip on the barbell.

   同义词dredgedustpuffsprinkletalc

2. Reduce to powderB2formal

   To crush or grind something into a fine, dust-like substance.

   磨成粉

   • The machine powders the grains into flour.
   • They powdered the dried herbs for medicinal use.
   • The mortar and pestle are used to powder spices.

   同义词comminutecrushgranulategrindmillpound

   反义词coagulatecompresscongealsolidify