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to slate
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スレートで覆う, スレートを施す
to cover something with a type of fine-grained rock
Transitive: to slate a surface
Example
The architect recommended slating the exterior walls with a layer of natural slate tiles.
In historical architecture, it was customary to slate the pathways.
To create a traditional look, the craftsman decided to slate the kitchen floor with slate tiles.
02
スケジュールする, 予定を立てる
to schedule something for a specific time or purpose
Transitive: to slate an event or action
Example
The manager slated the meeting for Monday morning.
She slated her vacation for the end of the year.
She was slating the trip for the following summer.
03
指名する, 提案する
to nominate or propose someone as a candidate for a specific position or office in an election
Transitive: to slate sb as a candidate
Ditransitive: to slate sb to do sth
Example
The organization slated Mark as their nominee for governor in the state election.
The board of directors slated Michael to run for senator in the upcoming election.
The union slated Jennifer as their nominee for state representative.
04
厳しく批評する, 激しく非難する
to criticize someone or something harshly in the public, especially in a newspaper
Transitive: to slate sth
05
指名する, 任命する
to appoint someone for a particular job, position, etc.
Transitive: to slate sb for a role or position
Example
The committee slated Peter for the role of project manager.
The committee slated John for the position of CEO.
The hiring committee slated Karen for the position of human resources manager.
Slate
01
スレート, 書き板
a smooth, flat, fine-grained rock or a similar material used for writing on with chalk
What is a "slate"?
A slate is a flat piece of stone traditionally used as a writing surface, especially in schools before paper became widely available. It is often framed with wood and written on using a slate pencil or chalk. Slates were reusable, as the writing could be wiped off, making them practical for practicing writing or arithmetic. Today, the term can also refer to similar writing surfaces used for artistic or decorative purposes. Slates were an important tool in education, offering an inexpensive way to learn and communicate.
Example
Slate was commonly used as a writing surface before the advent of paper.
In the 19th century, students used slate for writing lessons in schools.
The teacher wrote the day 's lesson on the classroom slate.
02
候補者リスト, 選挙候補者リスト
a list of candidates nominated by a political party to run for election to public offices
03
スレート, 粘板岩
a fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers
04
スレート, 頁岩
a kind of dark gray rock that can be easily divided into thin flat pieces
例
The architect recommended slating the exterior walls with a layer of natural slate tiles.
In historical architecture, it was customary to slate the pathways.
To create a traditional look, the craftsman decided to slate the kitchen floor with slate tiles.
The classroom was renovated, and they chose to slate the blackboard with a new layer of slate material.
The roofing company suggested slating the gazebo.
