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.
双语例句
1. Wrap an oilcloth round the bedroll.
行李卷儿外边再包一层油布.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
2. This table had a cover made out of beautiful oilcloth.
这张桌子上还盖着一块很美丽的漆布.
来自辞典例句
3. The piece of oilcloth is used as a covering for a table.
