trowel
n
1 small tool with a flat blade, used for spreading mortar on bricks or stone, plaster on walls, etc 镘刀, 抹子(抹砂浆、 灰泥用的).
2 small gardening tool with a curved blade for lifting plants, digging holes, etc (园艺用的)小铲子.
3 (idm 习语) lay it on thick/with a trowel => thick adv.
🗣️ 情景例句
I've been through every section with you, Richard.
我和你一起检视过每个部分, Richard。
You have to be operated on.
你得做手术。
Good morning, nurse.I was to see the dentist,please.