planographic plate; tablet computer; flat board; monotonous
Meanings
4 senses · 11 examplesnoun
planographic printing plate; lithographic plate
technicalIn printing technology, refers to plates where the image and non-image areas are on the same plane, including stone lithography and metal plates. Distinguished from relief (凸版) and intaglio (凹版) printing.
The quality of this planographic printing is very high.
Lithographic stone is a kind of traditional planographic plate.
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Metal planographic plates are widely used in modern printing.
noun
tablet computer; tablet
neutralShort for 平板电脑 (píngbǎn diànnǎo). Commonly used in casual speech to refer to devices like iPads and Android tablets.
He bought a new tablet.
The children like watching cartoons on a tablet.
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This brand of tablet offers great value for money.
noun
flat board or plate
neutralRefers to any flat, rigid surface or board, often made of wood, metal, or plastic.
Please move that flat board over here.
The carpenter is cutting a flat board.
adjective
flat; monotonous; dull
neutralDescribes speech, writing, or rhythm that lacks variation, emotion, or vitality. Often carries a negative connotation.
His tone of voice is too monotonous.
This article is written in a very flat, dull style, lacking emotion.
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This lecture sounds somewhat dull.