slat

• 名词，指细长而窄的薄条状材料，如木头、金属或塑料，常用于建筑、家具、百叶窗或通风口等。

A noun referring to a thin, narrow strip of material, such as wood or metal, often used in construction or furniture.

1. Thin strip of materialB1formal

   A narrow, thin piece of wood, metal, or plastic, often used in construction or furniture.

   板条

   • The blinds are made of wooden slats.
   • He replaced a broken slat on the fence.
   • The bed frame consists of several metal slats.

   同义词battenlathsliversplinestrip

• 过时动词，指打击、揍或拍打，也指用力投掷或抛扔某物。

An obsolete verb meaning to strike, beat, or slap, or to throw or dash something with force.

1. Equip or bar with slatsC1formal

   To provide or fit something with narrow strips of wood, metal, or plastic, often used for ventilation or support.

   用板条装配

   • The carpenter slatted the back of the chair for comfort.
   • They slatted the fence to allow air to pass through.
   • The old barn was slatted with wooden planks.

   同义词lathlouver

2. Close the slats of windowsC1formal

   To adjust or close the narrow strips (slats) of a window, such as blinds or shutters.

   关上百叶窗

   • She slatted the blinds to block out the morning sun.
   • He slatted the window shutters before the storm arrived.
   • The room darkened as she slatted the windows.