The list so settled it now a SLATE, unless some discontented magnate objects and threatens to withdraw. To do so is called "breaking the SLATE" .
除非某个心怀不满的大亨加以反对并威胁要退出,这样决定下来的名单就成了人名单。如果出现反对或退出的行为,那就称为“撕毁候选人名单”。
The falling SLATE sliced into his arm.
落下来的一块石片划破了他的手臂.
A skilled person can split SLATE into layers.
手巧的人能把板岩剖成片.