c. 1600, evidently a hybrid from tar (n.1) + palling, from pall "heavy cloth covering" (see pall (n.)); probably so called because the canvas sometimes is coated in tar to make it waterproof. Originally tarpawlin, tarpawling, etc., the spelling settled down early 18c.
tarpaulin 双语例句
1. When it rained I rigged up a partial shelter with a tarpaulin.
下雨的时候，我用油布草草搭了一个能简单避雨的棚子。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The pool furniture was folded, stacked, and covered with a tarpaulin.
游泳池的设备都已经折叠起来, 堆在那里, 还盖上了防水布.
来自辞典例句
3. We put a tarpaulin across the window to block out the sun - light.
我们将油布横挂在窗子上遮住阳光.
来自互联网
4. Many refugees are sheltering under makeshift tarpaulin structures.
许多灾民住在临时用防水布搭建的帐篷里.
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5. With over 15 years specialized experience in manufacturing, selling, and serving of tarpaulin.