aluminum

ә'lu:minәm

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n. a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

n. 铝
[化] 铝Al

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使用频率

aluminum的词根是“alum”，这个词根与“铝”有关，前缀“a-”表示“属性”，而“-ium”是金属元素的常见后缀，整体可以理解为“属于铝的金属”。

例句

1. Aluminum cans are lightweight and easy to recycle.

铝罐轻巧且易于回收。

2. The airplane's body is made of aluminum to reduce weight.

飞机的机身是用铝制成的，以减轻重量。

3. Many kitchen utensils are made from aluminum because it conducts heat well.

许多厨房用具是用铝制成的，因为它导热良好。