tablet

• 一种扁平的便携式设备，带有触摸屏，用于计算、阅读或娱乐；也指一小块固体的药片。

A noun referring to a flat, portable device with a touchscreen, used for computing, reading, or entertainment; or a small, solid piece of medicine.

1. Electronic deviceA2formal

   A portable computing device with a touchscreen display, larger than a smartphone but smaller than a laptop.

   平板电脑

   • She uses a tablet to read e-books.
   • The children play educational games on their tablets.
   • He bought a new tablet for taking notes in class.

   同义词padslatetab

2. Medicine formA2formalmedical

   A small, solid dose of medicine that is swallowed.

   药片

   • The doctor prescribed a tablet for her headache.
   • Take one tablet with water after each meal.
   • These tablets should be stored in a cool, dry place.

   同义词capsulepill

3. Stone or clay slabB2formal

   A flat, thin piece of stone, clay, or wood used for writing or drawing.

   石板

   • Ancient scribes wrote on clay tablets.
   • The museum displayed a stone tablet with cuneiform script.
   • Archaeologists discovered a tablet inscribed with laws.

   同义词plaqueplateslab