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noun · B2 · often · UK/US
stroke
stroke
Meaning of stroke
English
an act of moving a hand, brush, or similar object once across a surface
中文
手、画笔等在表面上移动一次的动作
Pronunciation
British English
/strəʊk/
American English
/stroʊk/
stroke with Chinese translation
stroke usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
The brush strokes in this painting are very light.
这幅画的笔触很轻。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
The painter's strokes are simple, yet they create a cute cat.
画家的笔触很简单，却画出了一只可爱的猫。
stroke synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between stroke, brushstroke, line, and mark
B
🇬🇧English
brushstroke
A stroke made with a paintbrush.
B2rare word
ENThe artist used quick brushstrokes.
Advanced: broader words
L
🇬🇧English
line
Broader; not necessarily one movement.
B2very often
ENDraw a line under the heading.
M
🇬🇧English
mark
Any visible sign left on a surface.
B2very often
ENHe made a mark on the wall.
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What does stroke mean?
an act of moving a hand, brush, or similar object once across a surface
How do you pronounce stroke?
stroke is pronounced [strəʊk].
How is stroke used in a sentence?
这幅画的笔触很轻。 Translation: The brush strokes in this painting are very light.
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