1690s, "cotton or a similar fabric waterproofed with oil," from oil (n.) + cloth. In reference to an oil-treated canvas used as a cheap floor covering, 1796.
雙語例句
1. Wrap an oilcloth round the bedroll.
行李卷兒外邊再包一層油布.
來自《現(xiàn)代漢英綜合大詞典》
2. This table had a cover made out of beautiful oilcloth.
這張桌子上還蓋著一塊很美麗的漆布.
來自辭典例句
3. The piece of oilcloth is used as a covering for a table.