powder
英 ['paʊdə]美['paʊdɚ]
- n. 粉;粉末;[化工][军] 火药;尘土
- vt. 使成粉末;撒粉;搽粉于
- vi. 搽粉;变成粉末
词组搭配
keep one's powder dry
remain cautious and ready for a possible emergency
保持警惕以应付可能的突发事件
powder one's nose
(of a woman) go to the toilet (used as a euphemism)
(婉)(女人)上卫生间
keep (one's) powder dry
To be ready for a challenge with little warning.
准备万一:准备接受事先没有什么警告的挑战
take a powder
To make a quick departure; run away.
迅速离开;逃之夭夭