asphalting
noun [ U ] uk/ˈæs.fɔːl.tɪŋ/ us/ˈæs.fɑːl.tɪŋ/
铺柏油,铺沥青
the act of covering an area with asphalt (= a black, sticky substance that forms a hard surface)
The road is due for asphalting. 这条路等着铺柏油。
(道路等的)柏油表面,沥青面
the asphalt surface of a road or area
The cab bumped along on the cracked asphalting. 出租车在破损的柏油路上颠簸。
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- He despairs at the asphalting of so much public space.
- Asphalting is shortly to take place in the street.
- Demolition of old sheds and railway lines will be followed by asphalting of the quay area.