Shingle
01
a thin piece of material, such as wood, slate, or asphalt, used for siding or roofing
例子
Workers replaced the damaged shingles on the house.
02
鹅卵石, 鹅卵石海滩
a beach or shoreline covered with small, smooth, rounded stones or pebbles, typically found along coasts or riverbanks
例子
The rhythmic sound of waves echoed against the shingle shoreline, creating a soothing ambiance.
波浪有节奏的声音在卵石海岸线上回荡，营造出一种舒缓的氛围。
03
a small sign, typically outside a professional office, displaying the name and occupation of a practitioner such as a lawyer or doctor
例子
The doctor 's shingle displayed her specialty in pediatrics.
to shingle
01
to cover a roof or surface with overlapping shingles or tiles
例子
He spent the weekend shingling the shed's roof.
