replate
verb [ T ] (also re-plate) uk/ˌriːˈpleɪt/
重新用(金、银等)电镀
to put a new thin layer of metal, especially gold or silver, onto a metal object
After removing the rust, you can either have the chandelier re-plated or paint it. 除完锈之后,我可能给这盏枝型吊灯重新电镀或上漆。
Don't put actual silver in the dishwasher or you may need to pay to have it all replated; detergents can damage the silver. 不要把真银(物品)放入洗碗机(洗),否则的话,你可能需要花钱给它重新镀银;洗涤剂会损坏银器。
(重新)装盘
to move food from a plate or container onto a clean plate, usually in order to improve its appearance
She would stare at a plate for a while, take everything off, and re-plate it all. 她会盯着一盘菜看一会儿,把所有的东西都拿下来,再重装盘。
You can replate take-out food and garnish it with herbs, olive oil or a few berries. 你可以把拿出来的食物装盘,用香料植物、橄榄油或者一些浆果来点缀。
- More examples
- The silver has been replated, the glass cleaned, and the mahogany buffed.
- I went back and replated the onions.
- The pans are attractively designed so you don't have to replate food when you want it to look nice.