Gravel Meaning in English
word
/ˈɡɹævəɫ/
GRAV-uhl
/ɡɹˈævəl/
gra-VEL
释义
Small, loose pieces of rock, often used to cover roads, paths, or gardens.
用法与细微差别
Usually uncountable as a material. Commonly appears in phrases like 'a bed of gravel', 'gravel road', or 'covered in gravel'. Do not confuse with 'pebbles' (rounder, often at beaches) or 'sand' (much finer). Formal or technical contexts in construction and landscaping.
Spanish: gravaPortuguese (BR): cascalhoPortuguese (PT): brita - cascalhoChinese (Simplified): 砾石Chinese (Traditional): 礫石Hindi: कंकड़Arabic: حصىBengali: কঙ্করRussian: гравийJapanese: 砂利Vietnamese: sỏiKorean: 자갈Turkish: çakılUrdu: کنکر - بجریIndonesian: kerikil
例句
The path is covered with gravel.
basic
The workers spread gravel on the road.
basic
We use gravel in the garden for decoration.
basic
Walking on gravel can be noisy, especially at night.
natural
The driveway needs more gravel after the heavy rain washed some away.
natural
Kids love to toss gravel into the pond to watch the splashes.
natural