🇬🇧🇨🇳 gravel - 碎石 : English Lesson

Meaning of "gravel" ("碎石"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Gravel is a bunch of small, hard rocks all jumbled together, usually covering the ground on paths, roads, or driveways. It feels bumpy to walk on, sounds crunchy under your feet, and can hurt if you fall on it because it’s made of many tiny rough stones.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I tried to sneak past my parents, but the crunchy gravel in the driveway snitched on me with every step.

Our dog loves rolling on the gravel, which is why he is now 30% rocks and 70% fur.

My friend tried to make a gravel angel, but it just looked like a confused spiky blob.

I tripped on the gravel, did a surprise ninja roll, and pretended I meant to do that all along.

Gravel paths are often used in real gardens and parks because rain can slip through the tiny spaces between the stones instead of making big puddles everywhere.

She pulled off her shoes and walked across the backyard gravel, each step a sharp crunch. The children's small truck skidded on gravel, scattered into a glitter of tiny gravel. He swept gravel back into a neat pile of gravel, pushed the truck, and offered her his hand. She laughed, feeling the cool gravel underfoot, and took it.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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