tile /tail/ I. n. ［c］ 瓦，瓷砖：Tiles are used for covering roof, paving floors, and ornamenting. 瓦(或瓷砖)用来盖屋顶，铺地板或进行装潢。‖II. vt. 铺瓦于，贴砖于：The house has a tiled roof. 这房子顶上铺的是瓦。To tile a room is to cover the walls with tiles. 所谓“tile a room”就是在屋内墙上都贴上瓷砖。