powder
英 ['paʊdə]
美['paʊdɚ]
- n. 粉；粉末；[化工][军] 火药；尘土
- vt. 使成粉末；撒粉；搽粉于
- vi. 搽粉；变成粉末
词组搭配
keep one's powder dry
remain cautious and ready for a possible emergency
保持警惕以应付可能的突发事件
powder one's nose
(of a woman) go to the toilet (used as a euphemism)
(婉)（女人）上卫生间
keep (one's) powder dry
To be ready for a challenge with little warning.
准备万一：准备接受事先没有什么警告的挑战
take a powder
To make a quick departure; run away.
迅速离开；逃之夭夭