plural chalks
plural chalks
Learner's definition of CHALK
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[noncount] : a type of soft, light-colored rock白垩 ◊ Chalk is a kind of limestone.白垩是一种石灰岩。
2
a [noncount] : a substance that is made into white or colored sticks and used for writing or drawing（白色或彩色的）粉笔 -
The teacher handed her a piece of chalk and asked her to write the answer on the chalkboard.老师递给她一支粉笔，让她把答案写在黑板上。
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He put chalk marks on the stage to show the actors where they should stand.他用粉笔在舞台上做标记，提示演员应该站的位置。
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a chalk drawing [=a drawing done with chalk]粉笔画
b [count] : a piece of chalk一支粉笔
not by a long chalk
British — chalky
/ˈtʃɑːki/ adjective chalkier; chalkiest [also more chalky; most chalky] 2 chalk /ˈtʃɑːk/ verb
chalks; chalked; chalking
chalks; chalked; chalking
Learner's definition of CHALK
[+ object]
1
: to write or draw (something) with chalk用粉笔写（或画） 2
: to mark (something) with chalk用粉笔做记号
chalk up
[phrasal verb] 1 chalk (something) up or chalk up (something)
: to earn or achieve (something) : to accumulate (something)获得；取得；积累 -
As a runner, he's chalked up about 1,000 miles on the track.作为赛跑运动员，他已在赛道上累计跑了大约1000英里。
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The company has chalked up huge losses this quarter.公司在本季度累计亏损巨大。
2
British : to charge (the cost of drinks or food) to your account to be paid for later把（餐饮费）记在账上 3
chalk (something) up to (something) chiefly US : to explain (something) by stating its cause : to say that (something) was caused by (something)将…归因于