mortar

The pharmacist used a heavy marble mortar to crush the pills into a fine, white powder.

(Chinese) 药剂师使用沉重的大理石研钵将药丸捣成白色的细粉。

Traditional Thai curry paste is best made by pounding fresh herbs in a stone mortar.

(Chinese) 传统的泰式咖喱酱最好是在石臼中通过捣碎新鲜香草制成。

The bricklayer applied a thick layer of mortar between the bricks to ensure the wall was stable.

(Chinese) 泥瓦匠在砖块之间抹了一层厚厚的砂浆，以确保墙体稳固。

Old buildings often need repair because the mortar between the stones begins to crumble over time.

(Chinese) 老旧建筑经常需要修理，因为石头之间的砂浆会随着时间的推移而开始崩裂。