1. | [u] (海滨或河边的)卵石滩a mass of small smooth stones on a beach or at the side of a river |
a shingle beach 卵石海滩 |
2. | [c][u] 墙面板;木瓦;屋顶板a small flat piece of wood that is used to cover a wall or roof of a building |
3. | [c] (诊所或律师事务所挂的)招牌a board with a sign on it, in front of a doctor's or lawyer's office |
He hung out his own shingle(= started a business as a doctor or lawyer) . 他独自挂牌开业了。 |