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.
实用例句
1. When it rained I rigged up a partial shelter with a tarpaulin.
下雨的时候，我用油布草草搭了一个能简单避雨的棚子。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The pool furniture was folded, stacked, and covered with a tarpaulin.
游泳池的设备都已经折叠起来, 堆在那里, 还盖上了防水布.
来自辞典例句
3. We put a tarpaulin across the window to block out the sun - light.
我们将油布横挂在窗子上遮住阳光.
来自互联网
4. Many refugees are sheltering under makeshift tarpaulin structures.
许多灾民住在临时用防水布搭建的帐篷里.
来自互联网
5. With over 15 years specialized experience in manufacturing, selling, and serving of tarpaulin.