basalt

'bæsɒ:lt

n. the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene

n. 玄武岩
[化] 玄武岩

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使用频率

Basalt 源自拉丁语 basaltus，而其词根 basa 意为“基础”，可以联想到它作为一种基础岩石的特性。

例句

1. Basalt is often used as a building material for roads and bridges.

玄武岩常被用作道路和桥梁的建筑材料。

2. The formation of basalt occurs when lava cools quickly after a volcanic eruption.

玄武岩的形成发生在火山喷发后熔岩迅速冷却时。

3. Many beautiful landscapes are created by basalt columns along the coastline.

沿海岸线的玄武岩柱形成了许多美丽的风景。