slating

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to thin layers of rock used for roofing, the act of laying slates for a roof, or a severely critical attack or harsh criticism.

• 🇨🇳名词，有几个意思：可指用于屋顶的薄片岩石（板岩），也可指铺设板岩瓦的过程，还可指严厉的批评或猛烈抨击。

1. Roofing material B2 formal

   Thin layers of rock, typically slate, used for covering roofs.

   • The old house had a beautiful slating roof.
   • They ordered high-quality slating for the new building.
   • The workers carefully installed the slating on the roof.

   🇨🇳屋面石板

   同义词: slate

2. Severe criticism C1 informal british

   A harsh or severely critical verbal or written attack.

   • The movie received a slating from the critics.
   • His performance got a slating in the press.
   • The politician faced a slating during the debate.

   🇨🇳严厉批评

   同义词: castigationchastisementcriticismearfulflakrebukereprimandroastingscoldingupbraiding

   反义词: acclaimapprovalcommendationpraise

3. Installation of slates B2 formal

   The process or act of laying slates on a roof.

   • The slating of the roof took two days to complete.
   • He learned the trade of slating from his father.
   • Proper slating requires skill and precision.

   🇨🇳铺石板瓦

   同义词: roofing

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

• 🇨🇳动词，表示安排、计划或提名某人/某事用于特定目的或时间。

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.

   🇨🇳安排

   同义词: 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.

   🇨🇳提名参选

   同义词: 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.

   🇨🇳铺石板瓦

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