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.
雙語例句
1. When it rained I rigged up a partial shelter with a tarpaulin.
下雨的時候，我用油布草草搭了一個能簡單避雨的棚子。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The pool furniture was folded, stacked, and covered with a tarpaulin.
遊泳池的設備都已經折疊起來, 堆在那裏, 還蓋上了防水布.
來自辭典例句
3. We put a tarpaulin across the window to block out the sun - light.
我們將油布橫掛在窗子上遮住陽光.
來自互聯網
4. Many refugees are sheltering under makeshift tarpaulin structures.
許多災民住在臨時用防水布搭建的帳篷裏.
來自互聯網
5. With over 15 years specialized experience in manufacturing, selling, and serving of tarpaulin.