/ˈplɑ:stə(r); US ˈplæs- ||; ˈplæstɚ/noun1 [U] a mixture of a special powder and water that becomes hard when it is dry. Plaster is put on walls and ceilings to form a smooth surface. 灰泥(用于涂平墙壁和天花板) ☞picture at building 见building插图
2 (also sticking plaster) [C] a small piece of sticky material that is used to cover a cut, etc on the body 膏药;橡皮膏 ☞picture at health 见health插图
3 (also ˌplaster of ˈParis) [U] a white powder that is mixed with water and becomes hard when dry. It is used for putting round broken bones, etc until they get better 熟石膏;石膏: When Alan broke his leg it was in plaster for six weeks. 艾伦断了腿,上了六个星期石膏。 ☞picture at health 见health插图