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    plates

    US /pleɪts/

    ・

    UK /pleɪts/

    A2
    n. pl.Noun (plural)Flat dishes used for eating or serving food
    All the plates were stacked on the side waiting to be washed
    n. pl.Noun (plural)Smooth, thin pieces of metal applied in a layer
    Put your flower between two metal plates to press it
    n. pl.Noun (plural)Small, flat pieces of metal with information on it
    These plates tell of the people's history
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo put a layer of metal on something to protect it
    This company plates metals very well so let’s get our front bumper done

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    The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart

    09:25The Invisible Barrier Keeping Two Worlds Apart
    • It's made up of individual large sections or plates that move and collide over vast stretches of geologic time.

      It's made up of individual large sections or plates that move and collide over vast stretches of geologic time.

    • It's made up of individual, large sections or plates that move and collide over vast stretches of geologic time.

      It's made up of individual, large sections or plates that move and collide over vast stretches of geologic time.

    B1

    How to fight climate change with parking lots

    08:32How to fight climate change with parking lots
    • off the plates of the rail companies

      off the plates of the rail companies

    B1

    The Science Behind the Massive Turkey-Syria Earthquakes | WSJ

    05:28The Science Behind the Massive Turkey-Syria Earthquakes | WSJ
    • To understand why, you have to look under the surface, where three tectonic plates converge.

      To understand why, you have to look under the surface, where three tectonic plates converge.

    • Together, these plates cause a unique and potentially devastating type of earthquake.

      Together, these plates cause a unique and potentially devastating type of earthquake.

    B2

    Things Poland has but Taiwan doesn't #2!

    10:38Things Poland has but Taiwan doesn't #2!
    • from the car plates

      from the car plates

    • from the car plates

      from the car plates

    A2

    Sea Snakes and Turtles - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 20

    05:07Sea Snakes and Turtles - Reef Life of the Andaman - Part 20
    • Whereas the Hawksbill turtle has two pairs of plates between its eyes, the green turtle has just a single pair and a less pronounced beak.

      Whereas the Hawksbill turtle has two pairs of plates between its eyes, the green turtle has just a single pair and a less pronounced beak.

    • Whereas the hawksbill has two pairs of plates between its eyes,

      Whereas the hawksbill has two pairs of plates between its eyes,

    B2

    The Vocabulary Show: Kitchens & cooking - Learn 28 English words and phrases in 11 minutes! ?‍?

    11:29The Vocabulary Show: Kitchens & cooking - Learn 28 English words and phrases in 11 minutes! ?‍?
    • This means to put the food onto the plates and often means in an attractive or stylish way to make it look particularly delicious.

      This means to put the food onto the plates and often means in an attractive or stylish way to make it look particularly delicious.

    B1

    When Your Mom is Obsessed with Cleaning

    05:13When Your Mom is Obsessed with Cleaning
    • It's like the plates and glasses are gonna recreate Beauty and The Beast?

      It's like the plates and glasses are gonna recreate Beauty and The Beast?

    • It's like the plates and glasses are going to recreate beauty in the beast.

      It's like the plates and glasses are going to recreate beauty in the beast.

    B1

    Improve your Writing: Show, Not Tell

    06:08Improve your Writing: Show, Not Tell
    • "..and there were dirty plates and cups".

      "..and there were dirty plates and cups".

    • That means they were covering the floor, and there were dirty plates and cups.

      That means they were covering the floor, and there were dirty plates and cups.

    A2

    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • Rather than sharp teeth, their mouths contain ridged plates.

      Rather than sharp teeth, their mouths contain ridged plates.

    • Rather than sharp teeth, their mouths contain ridged plates.

      Rather than sharp teeth, their mouths contain ridged plates.

    C1

    Why Singapore Changi Airport Was Just Named Best In The World | Insider Business

    08:15Why Singapore Changi Airport Was Just Named Best In The World | Insider Business
    • And with plates under $10, it's a more affordable food option than other restaurants in the airport.

      And with plates under $10, it's a more affordable food option than other restaurants in the airport.

    • And with plates under $10,

      And with plates under $10,

    B1