Shingle
01
a thin piece of material, such as wood, slate, or asphalt, used for siding or roofing
例子
The roof was covered with cedar shingles.
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 shingle beach along the Mediterranean coast was dotted with multicolored pebbles.
地中海沿岸的卵石海滩上点缀着五颜六色的鹅卵石。
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 lawyer hung a new shingle outside his office.
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
The crew shingled the new cottage with cedar panels.
He spent the weekend shingling the shed's roof.
