slate

名词 slate:

1. (formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
2. thin layers of rock used for roofing
   同义词：slating
3. a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
4. a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
   同义词：ticket

动词 slate:

1. designate or schedule
2. enter on a list or slate for an election
3. cover with slate

1. The list so settled it now a slate, unless some discontented magnate objects and threatens to withdraw. To do so is called "breaking the slate".
   除非某个心怀不满的大亨加以反对并威胁要退出，这样决定下来的名单就成了人名单。如果出现反对或退出的行为，那就称为“撕毁候选人名单”。
2. The falling slate sliced into his arm.
   落下来的一块石片划破了他的手臂。
3. A skilled person can split slate into layers.
   手巧的人能把板岩剖成片。
4. I've no change, could you put these eggs on the slate?
   我没零钱，能把这些蛋钱记在帐上吗？