用法学习: 1. dingy I. 小舟. 小木船. II. a dingy place or object is rather dark in an unpleasant way and often looks dirty. lacking light or brightness; drab. Darkened with smoke or grime. Shabby, drab, or squalid. III. Slang Mentally deranged; crazy. 琵琶虾: The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization prefers the name flathead lobster, while the official Australian name is Bay lobster. In Australia, it is more widely known as the Moreton Bay bug after Moreton Bay, near Brisbane, Queensland. In Singapore, both the flathead lobster and true crayfish are called crayfish(淡水龙虾)(Crayfish, also known as crawfish, crawdads, freshwater lobsters, or mudbugs, are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters, to which they are related; taxonomically, they are members of the superfamilies Astacoidea and Parastacoidea. They breathe through feather-like gills and are found in bodies of water. Some species are found in brooks and streams where there is running fresh water, while others thrive in swamps, ditches, and rice paddies. Most crayfish cannot tolerate polluted water, although some species such as Procambarus clarkii are hardier. Crayfish feed on living and dead animals and plants.). They are used in many Singaporean dishes. The species is sometimes confused with the Balmain bug, Ibacus peronii, but they can be distinguished by the placement 眼睛的位置 of the eyes: the eyes of I. peronii are near the midline, while those of T. orientalis are at the margin of the carapace. 2. sumptuous [ˈsʌmptjuəs] adj. Something that is sumptuous is grand and obviously very expensive. 奢华的. impressive, expensive, and of high quality. a sumptuous feast/banquet/dinner. a sumptuous feast. a sumptuously furnished mansion 装饰豪华的. at the other end of the spectrum = on the other side of the spectrum. giving someone daggers 气哄哄的看着你, 瞪你, 瞪视 means giving them the stare of disapproval. usually its made obvious so the person knows you're not happy with them. like if someone was flirting with Jennifer's crush then Jennifer would most likely give that person daggers because she's not happy with what they are doing. look daggers at someone Fig. To glare at angrily or hatefully. to give someone a dirty look. Tom must have been mad at Ann from the way he was looking daggers at her. Don't you dare look daggers at me! Don't even look cross-eyed at me! cross-eyed 斗鸡眼的 having eyes that look toward each other slightly. Having both eyes oriented inward, especially involuntarily. wake up to something to start to realize something. to start to understand that a situation or problem exists: Governments are finally waking up to the fact that the environment should be cleaned up. They need to wake up to the fact that the sport has completely changed. wake up to oneself adopt a more sensible and responsible attitude. torrential [təˈrenʃ(ə)l] 瓢泼大雨 torrential rain falls fast in large amounts. heavy/torrential/pouring rain. Heavy rain has been forecast for Scotland and Northern Ireland. light rain (=a small amount of rain): Visibility was good, with only occasional light rain. recrimination [rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n] 互相指责 n. an accusation in response to one from someone else. situation in which people are accusing or criticizing each other. attempts to end years of bitter recrimination. "There are no tears, no recriminations". incriminate to show or make you think that someone is guilty of a crime. Be careful you don't say anything to incriminate yourself. No incriminating 足以治罪的, 致罪的 evidence was found. swell (US, informal, now somewhat dated or ironic) Excellent. very good. swell someone's coffers to increase the amount of money that an organization has. swell the ranks to increase the number of people in a group. Soldiers leave the army, only to end up swelling the ranks of the homeless. 3. go through the motions 做做样子, 应付一下 Fig. to make a feeble effort to do something; to do something insincerely or in cursory fashion. Jane isn't doing her best. She's just going through the motions. Bill was supposed to be raking the yard, but he was just going through the motions. motion (for) someone to do something 示意某人做某事 to give someone a hand signal to do something. The minister motioned the organist to begin playing. I motioned Ken to raise the curtain so the play could begin. Sally motioned for the waiter to bring the check. I will motion to the usher and try to get him to come over here and help us. motion someone aside = motion someone to one side = motion someone to the side 叫到一边 to give a hand signal to someone to move aside. (See also motion someone to one side.) He motioned her aside and had a word with her. I motioned aside the guard and asked him a question. motion someone away from someone or something to give a hand signal to someone to move away from someone or something. She motioned me away from Susan. The police officer motioned the boys away from the wrecked car. motion to someone to make some sort of hand signal to a person. Did you motion to me? What do you want? I did not motion to you. set something in motion to start something moving. The mayor set the project in motion by digging the first shovelful of soil. I cannot set the procedure in motion until I receive a purchase order. table a motion 搁置动议 to postpone the discussion of something during a meeting. Mary suggested that they should table the motion. The motion for a new policy was tabled until the next meeting. 4. smudgy 模模糊糊的, 水浸过似的, 水泡过似的 a smudgy photograph. smudge [smʌdʒ] n. A smudge is a dirty mark. 污迹. There was a dark smudge on his forehead. v. I. If you smudge a substance such as ink, paint, or make-up that has been put on a surface, you make it less neat by touching or rubbing it. 把 (墨水，涂料或化妆品) 弄模糊. She rubbed her eyes, smudging her 弄花了妆 make-up. if you smudge something such as ink, or if it smudges, you make it spread across the page in an untidy way by touching it when it is still wet. II. to put a dirty mark on a clean surface. If you smudge a surface, you make it dirty by touching it and leaving a substance on it. 弄脏. She kissed me, careful not to smudge me with her fresh lipstick.
Kickboxer Badr Hari is one of the most recognized K-1 fighters in the world. Hari has been a prominent figure in the world of kickboxing and considered one of the best kickboxers in the world, however he has been involved in a number of controversies relating to his "unsportsmanlike conducts" in the sport and alleged crimes of violence outside of the ring. Hari has been the subject of a number of police investigations for charges of assault and has gained a reputation for violent behavior. A psychologist who spoke to Hari in relation to one of his trials, concluded that his success as an athlete and celebrity status in the Netherlands, combined with a lack of personal guidance 缺乏管教, has resulted in narcissistic personality traits自恋的个性. About his violent eruptions 发脾气, Hari has said: "I am able to explode 爆发 at any moment. [...] When my brakes are off, it's just one big clump of explosion, chaos and noise, and I become blind to it all. [...] A storm, a hurricane, a disaster. [...] There just is a certain aggression inside of me, of which I don't know what to do with and neither where it comes from." At his conviction on 21 February 2014, the district attorney described Hari as an individual who is very short-tempered, indulges in vulgar power display and demonstrates aggressive and intimidating behavior which is characterized by a high "do-you-know-who-I-am caliber.". In July 2012 Hari handed himself into police as he feared "being arrested by a SWAT team". Having come forth to deny his involvement in an alleged assault on businessman Koen Everink, who claimed Hari was responsible for inflicting face and leg injuries including a broken ankle, further allegations of assault were made by an Amsterdam nightclub owner. The latter alleged that he had also been attacked by Hari, saying that he 'suffered a broken jaw and lost teeth after being kicked in the head' during an altercation at his nightclub and that in light of Everink's seeking to press charges, he would also seek to press charges. As is procedure in the Netherlands for crimes that carry a statutory minimum four-year prison sentence or more, Hari was detained in prison whilst awaiting trial. On 9 November 2012 a court in Amsterdam decided to allow Hari to return home until his trial on the condition that he not visit any 'horeca' establishments (hotels, restaurants and café establishments), or contact witnesses, with the exception of his girlfriend Estelle Gullit (née Cruijff). The day following his release he was spotted violating this condition by eating out at a deli with his girlfriend Estelle Gullit. He also made contact with two witnesses of the incident. As a result, three days after being released Hari was arrested again by police in Amsterdam and was sentenced to be detained once more, this time for three months, with his eventual release coming in January 2013. On 21 January 2013 a court in Amsterdam determined that Hari should again be released from his pre-trial detention, this time with the condition that he could not visit catering establishments between the hours of 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM. By this point the main witnesses in the case had been heard; consequently the court deemed it unnecessary to detain Hari further. Following Hari's release he resumed training with a view to 想着回到, 希望回归, 打算回去 returning to the ring. His trial is reportedly set to take place in March 2013, he faces nine charges including aggravated assault and attempted manslaughter 杀人未遂. After suffering a knockdown in the first, Hari was disqualified in the second round for unsportsmanlike conduct 违反体育精神的行为 by stomping and punching an already downed Bonjasky. 与C罗绯闻: Chummy (chummy [ˈtʃʌmi] chummy people are friendly with each other, especially in a way that stops other people from joining the group. get chummy with someone (=become very friendly with someone): I can't see him getting chummy with Bill – they have absolutely nothing in common. chum n. a close friend. chumocracy a derogatory term for a ruling elite that is made up of people from the same social background who went to the same schools and universities and know each other socially. If Clacton has problems, they are caused by the chumocracy in Westminster of which you are a part. ) with the Chechen president and boasting a violent rap sheet, THIS is who Ronaldo has been spending his time with. Badr Hari may not have been that well known outside the martial arts and kickboxing communities, but has recently enjoyed a surge in popularity after being pictured with good friend Cristiano Ronaldo. Dutch-born but of Moroccan descent, Hari and Ballon D'or winner Ronaldo have much in common. Both are aged 30, keep themselves in super-fit shape and are regarded as megastars in their sports. The pair have been pals for some time and Ronaldo regularly crops up in posts on Hari's Instragram page. And the 6ft 6in super-heavyweight has proved to be a good friend to have 值得交的朋友, footage appeared online recently of Hari acting as impromptu bouncer for Ronaldo during a visit to Morroco. Footage showed him warning fans if anyone hassles his friend "I will hit them". So who is Ronaldo's colourful chum? Having fought under the Dutch flag as a teen, Hari switched allegiances to Morocco and became a heavyweight world champion kickboxer. His aggressive style has got him into trouble in bouts, twice being disqualified for "unsportsmanlike conduct" and it has also seen him have brushes with the law away from the canvas. Hari has been arrested repeatedly for a string of assaults and violent crimes, with his extensive rap sheet catching up with him as he was handed a suspended prison sentence last month. Hari was accused of "misusing his physical superiority" against the victims. A month before his conviction, Hari's lawyer mysteriously stood down and declined to defend the kickboxer, while the victim of the 2012 assault, Mr Everink, believes Hari tried to kill him. "I had my say at an earlier hearing because the truth must come out. But I find the whole circus around it terrible. The assault, which I believe was an attempted homicide, caused me not only a lot of personal damage, but also business wise." A police raid on Hari's property in 2012 unearthed a cache of steroids, including human growth hormone, that his lawyer claimed didn't belong to the athlete. Ronaldo's love of fashion, accessories and grooming has led people to question his sexuality in the past - and he has been voted a gay icon by several publications. But the 500-goal striker has previously shrugged off any speculation, saying: "I'm at ease with my sexuality so it's not a problem for me." Ronaldo mired 深陷争议 in 'cuddle' controversy: Cristiano Ronaldo's private life has come under intense scrutiny after a French journalist questioned why he was regularly flying to Morocco to 'cuddle' a male friend. Daniel Riolo was speaking on the French TV show Touche pas a mon and drew an audible gasp
from a studio audience when he referred to the 30-year-old's visits to
kickboxer Badr Hari. "What I'm interested in is what players do on the
pitch, and whether their side activities 课余活动 might have an impact on that,"
he said. "Take the example of Cristiano Ronaldo - I'm sure flying off
to Morocco three to four times a week to see a friend and cuddle with
him might have an impact on his performances eventually." While his comments were made a week ago, they are at the centre of widespread debate again after Ronaldo admitted that personal issues were to blame for his form struggles 状态问题. "I've been below my level
but I've had things going on," he said. "I'm happy with the situation
now but at the start of the season I have had personal problems."
According to El Confidencial, Ronaldo regularly flies to Morocco in his
private jet to visit Badr Hari, who is a heavyweight kickboxing champion.
Hari has shared several images on social media that show him with the
Real Madrid star, including a poolside picture that is captioned 'Just
married Hahahaha'. El Confidencial claims that Real Madrid officials are
concerned that the visits are impacting Ronaldo, who has also revealed he could leave the club. Ronaldo has reportedly endured a falling out with Madrid manager
Rafael Benitez and says he would consider a move to Barcelona or back
to England, where he made his name with Manchester United. "There are
things that you kind of already have an idea, that to play one day for
Barcelona would be almost impossible, or to play for another English
club other than Manchester, it's very complicated but... there are no certainties in football,"
Ronaldo said. "Everything is open, all leagues. "I may end my career
here with Real Madrid. "I don't know what's going to happen tomorrow. If
I was 75 per cent certain, I would say so, it wouldn't be a problem."
Earlier this year, Ronaldo won a record fourth Golden Boot as the
highest goalscorer in Europe.
买套套先测酒精含量(game over - legless - really drunk - drunk - boozy - tipsy - merry喝高了的, 喝开了 - squiffy - sober - teetotal)： blotto [ˈblɒtəu] (slang) Drunk. extremely drunk. "We got blotto". rat-assed. To get absolutely wasted from excessive amounts of alcohol. Dude: Right its friday night and I'm off out to get rat assed tonight. half-ass(ed)
clumsy; awkward and ineffectual. incompetent; inadequate. (Usually
objectionable.). Produced in an incompetent or desultory manner, or of
something lacking in quality or substance; of low rank; incompetent. She only made a half-ass try at passing the test. v. 应付应付, 敷衍了事. 不全心全意. 不认真的做事. To perform a task incompletely or carelessly. Usually considered derogatory or insulting. if
you're working for me and I send you to do a job and you half-ass it,
that reflects on me. In civilian life, we'd just fire you. Here I can't
get rid of you. teetotal 戒酒的, 滴酒不沾的 Abstinent from alcohol, never drinking alcohol. Opposed to the drinking of alcohol. 醉酒的几个境界: drunk, boozy, tipsy头晕晕的, squiffy (slightly drunk) 微醺的. 买套套: I've never heard that to be the case 机器上买套套会是那样的(指有过期的) with the machines but all condoms have an expiry date, and you should always check to make sure the condom is still in date 保质期内. A condom machine in London which dispenses contraceptives to sober people only has been criticized for potentially leading to riskier bedroom behavior. The 'Johnny Be Good' dispenser comes with a breathalyzer to determine how under the influence of alcohol you are, with levels ranging from 'teetotaler' to 'legless', and 'game over'. Users blow into the device and - if they're under the legal limit - will be rewarded with a free condom. The Brass Monkey pub in Victoria is trialling the machine, created by dating site Match. A survey by the dating site found 73 percent of single Britons find alcohol makes dating easier, with one-third saying they aren't confident enough to sleep with someone for the first time while totally sober. The survey also revealed men are more likely to seek some Dutch courage 酒后之勇 ( strength or confidence gained from drinking alcohol. "I'll have a couple of drinks to give me Dutch courage". Dutch courage or liquid courage (see also: potvaliancy) refers to courage gained from intoxication with alcohol. It may also be used as a synonym for gin. The popular story dates the etymology of the term to English soldiers fighting in the Thirty Years' War. One version states that Dutch gin was used by English soldiers for its believed warming properties on the body in cold weather and its calming effects before battle; another version states that English soldiers noted the bravery-inducing effects of Jenever's Liquor on Dutch soldiers and dubbed it "Dutch Courage". Gin would go on to become popular in England thanks to King William III, who was also Stadtholder of the Netherlands, better known as William of Orange (1650-1702). ) before getting down, with almost half admitting they drink beforehand compared to 36 percent of women. The condom dispenser has drawn criticism from health experts who believe people the dispenser deems too drunk for sex may do so anyway, unprotected. "Denying people access to condoms could lead to riskier sexual behaviour, increasing the risk of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections," Professor Jane Anderson told the Metro. The machine also fails to tackle the crucial issue of alcohol and consent, which is being increasingly highlighted on college campuses. In Ireland, first year students at Dublin's Trinity College will have to attend compulsory sexual consent workshops in September, after a college survey found one-quarter of its female students reported having non-consensual sex. Student unions in the US handed out sexual consent kits last year, containing a sex contract, a pen, a condom, and a mint.
Zoo Tiger Betrayed By The Goat He Thought Was His Friend: The widely celebrated, unlikely friendship between a zoo tiger and a goat that he had been given to eat has reportedly taken a sour turn 关系生变 — with the big cat being bullied by the very creature whose life he had seen fit to spare 适合赦免. Officials from the Far East Safari Park, in Russia, say that things had been going well between the tiger, named Amur, and his goat buddy, Timur, since the pair's unusually amicable relationship made headlines late last month. But on Tuesday, the zoo did concede that there has been some recent tension as Timur has grown bold enough to betray the tiger's show of kindness. "An interesting point could be observed today during a snowfall: Amur tried to lie down in the shelter that hides from the rain淋不到雨, but persistent Timur once ran, and the tiger retreated后退," the zoo wrote on its website, adding that Amur had lost his "crown" to the apparently power hungry goat. While the notion that a tiger and goat could exist in peace together as friends is certainly a magical one, it's hardly a naturally occurring arrangement. A life in captivity 囚禁生活, it would seem, has robbed Amur of his predatory 猎取食物的, 凶残的 and territorial instincts, making him shy away from conflict with the more assertive 更自信的, 更大无畏的, 想要什么就说什么的 Timur, who evidently reads him as no threat. Fortunately, given the circumstances, the zoo has made accommodations so that neither tiger nor goat need to fight for a dry place, as the zoo reports, since separate shelters have been built for them both. Perhaps they'd be wise to spend a little time apart, lest tensions between them continue to mount 紧张情势加剧 — or Amur suddenly realizes he's a tiger being bullied by what could easily be a meal. Two months ago, a zoo offered a living goat to one of its tigers for food, but, for some reason, the tiger never took a bite. From there, the goat Timur and tiger Amur became an international sensation — and unlikely buddies. Or so we thought. On Tuesday, the zoo announced that they were separating the duo. Now, the zoo is admitting that there was more to the story. As it turns out, the so-called friends had a rather violent falling out. Initially, the zoo's owner, Dmitry Mezentsev, said that they separated the animals for two reasons: to monitor Timur's health after severe weight gain (45 pounds) and to "keep him safe from possible changes in the male tiger's behavior" during mating season. The behavioral changes weren't just a possibility. They were very real, and left Timur with infected wounds. "Timur pushed Amur down the slope 推下山坡, poked 戳了一下 him with his horns and legs, and finally stepped on Amur while he was sleeping," Mesentsev told the Siberian Times. "Amur woke up, grabbed Timur with his teeth, shook him like a kitten, and threw him away. Then he lay down to rest again." On Friday, the Siberian Times released footage from the zoo's 24-hour live stream. It shows a tense, albeit natural, moment between Timur and Amur. The zoo decided to separate Timur for his own safety. But why the change of heart? After all, they threw him into Amur's den in the first place. As The Dodo has previously reported, Timur and Amur have become internationally recognized commodities for the zoo, which has gone so far as to trademark the animals. Between the increased attendance and the numerous movie deals, Timur has more monetary worth than he did when he was a nameless goat being used as live food. Now, Timur is being treated for his wounds. "We made anti-shock therapy to relieve stress and gave him antibiotics — strong medicines because it is likely the wounds are infected. We suppressed the development of infection, from which most of the animals die in such cases," said Mezentsev. In light of the recent news, it's unclear what will come of Timur and Amur's relationship and whether the zoo will decide to reunite these natural enemies. Out of all the uncertainty, there's probably no one in greater confusion than poor Timur, the goat who has gone from food to friend to internationally recognized commodity. In a matter of mere weeks 仅仅几周时间, he's undergone more dramatic changes than most goats do in an entire lifetime. When predator befriends prey, the smart money is on a tumultuous ( [tuˈmʌltʃuəs] I. noisy and excited. tumultuous applause. II. involving a lot of noise, excitement, activity, or violence. Scotland's tumultuous history. ) end. And that's what happened to the Siberian tiger and the goat who was supposed to be his dinner, their zookeepers said Friday. Amur the tiger and Timur the tenacious ( tenacious I. 轻易不放弃. 认准不回头的. a tenacious person is very determined and is not willing to stop when they are trying to achieve something. II. tenacious ideas, beliefs, or habits continue for a long time and are difficult to change. audacious 勇敢无畏的 done with extreme confidence, despite difficulties, risks, or the negative attitudes of other people. an audacious plan to take control of the company. bold = heroic = courageous = daring = fearless = plucky = undaunted 无所畏惧的, 天不怕地不怕的 = nerveless. 有冒险精神的 adventurous: trepidation ( [ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n] I. 犹豫不决. fear, or nervousness. A fearful state; a state of hesitation or concern. I decided, with considerable trepidation, to let him drive my car without me. II. An involuntary trembling, sometimes an effect of paralysis, but usually caused by terror or fear; quaking; quivering. intrepid [ɪnˈtrepɪd] 具有冒险精神的. 大无畏的. 勇敢无畏的. Fearless; bold; brave. Some of the more intrepid ventured out to climb the territory's highest mountain, Tai Mo Shan.
Fewer than 70 years earlier, the intrepid James Cook in his ship
Resolution had been the first explorer to cross the Antarctic Circle. intrepidity The quality of being intrepid; bravery. trepid 胆小怕事的. 胆小如鼠的. timid, timorous, fearful. The trepid mouse. putrid [ˈpju:trɪd] I. formal decaying and smelling very bad. II. informal very unpleasant. a putrid yellow colour. ) goat are being kept in separate enclosures, according to the Primorsky Safari Park, after a breakup fight this week. No word on who is getting custody of their shared meal bowl. The unlikely pair had captivated animal lovers in November, after the goat was placed in the tiger's enclosure as a meal. Instead, the goat fought back, and the pair began to play with each other in an unusual case of inter-species friendship. But the zookeepers had long warned that instinct might eventually take over. "Timur went beyond all limits踩了所有的线," the general director of the Primorsky Safari Park, Dmitry Mezentsev, wrote of the goat. "He pushed Amur away from their hill with his horns; he butted him with his horns and kicked him with his legs." Then the tiger "rose and grabbed Timur by the neck as one would a kitten, and threw him up in the air," Mezentsev said, adding that he would not characterize it as an attack, just a "lesson" to the goat. Afterward, the zookeepers gave the tiger a live rabbit, which he killed and ate, Mezentsev said. Speaking to the TASS news agency, Mezentsev put out a personals advertisement for a female goat to keep Timur company. "We hope that owners of goats will offer candidates," he said. "They can even send pictures of possible brides." The breakup comes none too soon( none too something not very something; not at all something. The towels in the bathroom were none too clean. It was none too warm in their house. ). A lawyer in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk had written a letter to Russia's Prosecutor General saying that media coverage of the same-sex pair was a violation of Russia's ban on so-called "gay propaganda." Lawyer Alexey Krestyanov warned that the intense media interest in the goat and the tiger could create "distorted 扭曲的, 歪曲的 notions about the social equivalence of traditional and non-traditional sexual relations" among minors, he wrote in a letter on his Facebook page.
How to render a brick wall: Freshen up an old brick wall with some render. This video will show you how to prepare your surface, a couple of rendering techniques and how to get a smooth surface that will look great. Step 1: Preparing the surface. Remove any paint, laitance, plaster or any other loose material that may prevent good adhesion with a steel brush 钢刷. Remove any brittle mortar 灰浆 in the joints of brick or block walls. To protect the area from spilt render, cover paths or driveways with black plastic sheets and mask any other exposed surfaces you wish to keep clean. Fix the corner beading 角钢(保证角直又直的一块钢) ( bead I. 串珠子. a small usually round piece of plastic, glass, metal, etc. with a hole through it, that you put on a string or chain with other beads and wear as jewelry. a string of beads. II. 汗珠. a small drop of a liquid such as blood or sweat. Beads of sweat ran down his forehead. III. A knowledge sufficient to direct one's activities to a purpose. We now have a bead on the main technical issues for the project. 建筑上的bead: I. Any molding, stop, or caulking used around a glass panel to hold it in position. II. A stop or strip of wood against which a door or window sash closes. III. A strip of sheet metal that has been fabricated so as to have a projecting nosing and two perforated or expanded flanges. A bead is used as a stop at the perimeter of a plastered surface or as reinforcement at the corners. IV. A narrow, half-round molding, either attached to or milled on a larger piece. V. A square or rectangular trim less than 1" in width and thickness. VI. A choker ferrule; the knob on the end of a choker. ) to the external corners of the surface to be rendered using an approved adhesive ensuring it is straight and plumb ( adj. completely straight. plumb the depths (of something) I. to have or feel a negative quality or emotion very strongly. He's really plumbed the depths of depression since their breakup. II. to be a very extreme example of something bad. His comments plumb the depths of bad taste. plumb line 铅垂线 a piece of string with a metal object attached to the bottom, used for checking whether a wall is straight or for measuring the depth of water. ) to provide a neat rendered finish. You can use Render It™ Multisurface to attach the beading to the external corner if you don't have an approved adhesive available. Apply a small amount of render to the inside of the beading, press it firmly to the corner and clean off the excess render that is squeezed out 挤出来的. Thoroughly wet 喷水, 喷湿 the surface to be rendered with a hose on a light spray setting or using a wet brush. Tip: If you are rendering a new brick or block wall( 石块墙) ensure that the mortar has been cured for at least 7 days to prevent hairline cracks from appearing in your rendered surface as the mortar dries. Step 2: Mixing the render. Only mix one bag of Render It™ Multisurface at a time. Add 4 litres of clean water to a wheelbarrow and slowly pour one bag of render into the water. Mix thoroughly ensuring that the render is lump free and is stiff so that it will sit on a trowel ( [ˈtrauəl] I. a small tool with a curved blade that is used in gardens for digging small holes or digging plants out of the ground. II. 抹子. a small tool with a flat blade used for spreading substances such as cement or plaster onto bricks or walls. ). Allow the mix to stand for 5 minutes so that the polymer chemicals are activated and then quickly stir the mix again. Render It™ needs to be applied within 30 minutes of final mixing and any spilt 溅出去的 render should be discarded. Tip: A heavy duty drill 大型搅拌机 mixer is recommended for large rendering jobs providing a more consistent mix, where manual mixing in a bucket or wheelbarrow is suitable for smaller projects. Step 3: Applying the render. If you are rendering an existing brick or block wall, work the render into the mortar joints to provide a relatively flat surface, making it easier to apply a subsequent coat of render. Start at the bottom of the surface to be rendered and apply the render with a steel trowel in an upward pushing motion. Ensure that you use long, even spreads upward and across the surface achieving a consistent and even thickness as you go. Fill any holes or divots with the render as you go. Do not overwork the surface as too much fine material will be brought to the surface increasing the likelihood of crazing (fine cracking). Render It™ Multisurface can be applied in a thickness ranging from 2mm to 10mm in a single application. If subsequent coats of render are to be applied, the surface should be raked or scratched within 30 minutes of application to provide a rough surface for the next coat to adhere to. A minimum of 3 days must be left between coats to allow the render to develop maximum strength and prevent shrinkage cracks. Step 4: Finishing the rendered surface. Allow the the final layer of render to become firm and finish off with a wooden trowel or polystyrene float to smooth and finish the surface to the desired texture. To achieve a different texture a damp sponge can be used to provide a swirl or use a fine brush to provide a swept finish ensuring that not too much pressure is applied to the rendered surface. Tip: If these techniques are not giving you the definition you want in your finish, wait until the render becomes firmer and finish the surface again. Step 5: Curing the rendered surface. To prevent cracking, keep the rendered surface moist by spraying it with a mist spray 24 hours after the wall is finished and repeat this for 5 days. Tip: Where the newly rendered surface is in full sun, it is vital to cover the surface to prevent rapid moisture loss. Failure to do so could result in cracking. If using plastic sheeting to cover the render, prevent the plastic from touching the surface as contact may lead the rendered surface to discolour unevenly. Step 6: Painting the render. The rendered surfaced can be painted with water based paints after 14 days or after a minimum of 28 days where oil based paints are used.
