"coaster" in Chinese (Simplified)
杯垫过山车(口语)
Definition
杯垫是放在杯子或玻璃杯底下的小垫子,用来保护桌面不被热或水渍弄脏。在口语中,‘coaster’ 也可以指代过山车。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Coaster' 正式场合多指杯垫;非正式美式英语中也可指过山车,常用于游乐园语境。不要和 'coastal' 或 'coast' 混淆。常用搭配有 'use a coaster', 'put a coaster', 'roller coaster'。
Examples
Please put your cup on a coaster.
请把你的杯子放在**杯垫**上。
My glass left a ring because I forgot to use a coaster.
我忘记用了**杯垫**,杯子留下了印子。
Every table in the café has a coaster for drinks.
咖啡馆的每张桌子上都有**杯垫**供饮品使用。
Do you want to try that new wooden coaster at the amusement park?
你想在游乐园试试那个新的木制**过山车**吗?
I bought a set of coasters with funny quotes for my housewarming party.
我买了一套带有趣语句的**杯垫**,用在乔迁派对上。
Don’t worry, these tables are old—you don’t need a coaster.
别担心,这些桌子很旧了—不用**杯垫**也行。