n.[C]

1. 地毯
   The floor is covered with a carpet.

   地板上铺着地毯。

2. 地毯状覆盖物
   A carpet of leaves covered the ground.

   一层厚厚的落叶覆盖在地上。

vt.

1. 在……上铺地毯；把花草铺在……上[（+with）]
   The stairs were carpeted.

   楼梯上铺着地毯。

2. 【口】斥责
   The maid was carpeted for breaking the plates.

   女佣因打碎盆子而受训斥。

n.

1. a floor covering made from thick woven fabric.
   ▸a large rug.
2. a thick or soft expanse or layer:
   a carpet of bluebells.
3. used in names of geometrid moths with variegated wings.

v.

1. cover with a carpet.
2. Brit. informal reprimand severely.