slurry
slurry — 名詞
- slurrysingular
- slurriesplural
1. a semi-liquid mix of fine solid particles suspended in water or another liquid,
泥漿
工業製程中固體懸浮於液體的混合物
a semi-liquid mix of fine solid particles suspended in water or another liquid, created during manufacturing, mining, or waste treatment when solids stay suspended without dissolving.
The cement plant pumps slurry through a pipeline from the tank to the moulding area.
水泥廠將泥漿從儲槽經由管線泵送到成型區。
slurry + noun (modifier: slurry pipeline)
After the coal is washed, the remaining slurry is stored in a large settling pond.
煤炭清洗後，剩餘的泥漿會儲存在大型沉澱池中。
passive: slurry is stored / stored in
Jiwoo checked the consistency of the ceramic slurry before pouring it into the plaster mould.
Jiwoo 在將陶瓷泥漿倒入石膏模具前，先檢查了它的稠度。
The treatment plant separates the slurry into solid waste and clean water for reuse.
汙水處理廠將泥漿分離為固體廢物和可重複使用的乾淨水。
Workers must wear protective gloves when handling the slurry, as it contains harsh industrial chemicals.
工人處理泥漿時必須戴防護手套，因為泥漿中含有刺激性工業化學物質。
- suspension
more scientific term; emphasises that particles float in the liquid without settling
- mixture
broader term; does not specify whether solids dissolve or remain suspended
- sludge
thicker, often used for waste products; implies a heavier, more viscous material
文法句型
slurry + of + [material]
in slurry form
slurry + noun (modifier)
用法筆記
Uncountable in most contexts; the plural form 'slurries' appears in technical writing to refer to different types or batches. The solid particles in a slurry never dissolve — they remain suspended, which distinguishes a slurry from a solution.
常見錯誤
2. animal manure mixed with water and kept in storage tanks, later spread over farm
液態糞肥
動物糞便與水混合的農田肥料
animal manure mixed with water and kept in storage tanks, later spread over farmland as a natural nutrient source to help crops grow more productively.
The farmer spread slurry across the wheat fields after the autumn harvest was finished.
那名農夫在秋季收割完後，將液態糞肥撒在小麥田裡。
collocation: spread slurry
Tamar noticed that the pig-farm slurry made the vegetables grow faster than chemical fertilisers.
Tamar 注意到養豬場的液態糞肥讓蔬菜長得比化學肥料更快。
slurry + from + [animal type: pig farm]
At O'Malley's dairy farm, slurry is stored in concrete tanks all winter before being spread on barley fields in spring.
在 O'Malley 乳牛農場，液態糞肥整個冬天都存放在混凝土儲槽中，春天再撒到大麥田裡。
New environmental rules limit how much slurry a farm can spread near rivers and streams.
新的環保法規限制了農場在河川與溪流附近可施灑液態糞肥的量。
Nora helped her uncle wash out the empty slurry tank after the spreading season ended.
Nora 在施肥季節結束後，幫叔叔清洗空了的液態糞肥儲槽。
- liquid manure
more transparent term; used interchangeably in farming contexts
- farmyard manure
broader; includes solid manure, not only the liquid mixture
文法句型
spread + slurry
slurry + from + [animal type]
用法筆記
Primarily used in British and Irish English. In American English, the term 'liquid manure' or 'lagoon waste' is more common. The smell is a distinctive feature often mentioned in descriptions. Subject to environmental regulations regarding storage and application near waterways.
常見錯誤
3. a semi-liquid preparation made by stirring water together with a powdery cooking
麵糊；粉漿
水與食材調成的半液態烹飪原料
a semi-liquid preparation made by stirring water together with a powdery cooking ingredient — often plain flour, cornflour, or baker's yeast — used in the kitchen to add thickness to sauces, help dough rise, or form a base for batters.
Anna stirred cold water into cornflour to make a smooth slurry for thickening soup.
Anna 將冷水拌入玉米粉中，攪成滑順的粉漿來為湯品勾芡。
a slurry of + [ingredient] + and + [liquid]
The baker made a yeast slurry with warm water and sugar to help dough rise.
麵包師傅用溫水和糖調了一份酵母麵糊，幫助麵糰發酵。
To thicken gravy, add a slurry of plain flour and cold water while stirring gently.
要讓肉汁變濃稠，可以加入一份中筋麵粉和冷水調成的麵糊，同時輕輕攪拌。
Mei-Lin stirred a yeast slurry into bread flour and warm milk to make a soft dough for steamed buns.
Mei-Lin 將酵母麵糊拌入麵包粉和溫牛奶中，揉成柔軟的麵糰來做饅頭。
A slurry of rice flour and coconut milk gives this dessert its smooth, creamy texture.
用米粉和椰奶調成的粉漿，讓這道甜點擁有滑順細緻的口感。
文法句型
a slurry of + [ingredient] + and + [liquid]
make a slurry
stir into a slurry
用法筆記
In recipes, 'make a slurry' is a standard instruction that means mixing a small amount of flour or cornflour with cold liquid before adding it to a hot mixture — this prevents lumps from forming.
常見錯誤
slurry — 動詞
- slurrypresent simple I / you / we / they
- slurries3rd person singular
- slurrying-ing form
- slurriedpast simple
1. to mix or grind a solid material with a liquid so that the particles stay suspen
調成泥漿
將固體與液體混合成半流體
to mix or grind a solid material with a liquid so that the particles stay suspended, forming a semi-fluid mixture, typically during industrial or laboratory work.
The machine slurries the dried clay with water to produce raw material for roof tiles.
這部機器將乾黏土與水攪拌成泥漿，以生產屋頂瓦片的原料。
slurry + [material] + with + [liquid]
In the lab, Sirin slurried the powdered mineral sample with distilled water before testing it.
在實驗室裡，Sirin 將粉末狀礦物樣本與蒸餾水混合成泥漿，然後進行測試。
The coal is crushed then slurried with water so it can flow through pipes.
煤炭經過粉碎，再加水製成泥漿，就能在管線中流動輸送。
Lakshmi slurried the cement powder with water until the mix felt right.
Lakshmi 將水泥粉末與水混合成泥漿，直到稠度適當為止。
Akira added water to the clay while it was being slurried in the pug mill to keep the consistency smooth.
Akira 在黏土混合物於練泥機中攪拌成泥漿時，又加了一些水以維持稠度均勻。
文法句型
slurry + [material] + with + [liquid]
be slurried
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the passive voice ('is slurried', 'are slurried'). The verb is rare in everyday conversation but standard in technical reports, patents, and engineering manuals. The object is normally a solid material that will be mixed with a liquid.