copper

'kɒpә
四级六级考研托福 Collins 2

英文释义

n. a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
n. a copper penny
n. a reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper
n. any of various small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae having coppery wings

中文翻译

n. 铜, 警察
[化] 铜Cu

2
Collins 星级
3,656
BNC 频率
5,053
使用频率

记忆技巧

Copper 这个词没有明显的词根词缀,但它来源于拉丁语 cuprum,可以联想为与金属相关的词汇。

例句

1. Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
铜是良好的电导体。
2. Many coins are made of copper or copper alloys.
许多硬币是由铜或铜合金制成的。
3. The roof of the old church was covered in copper.
老教堂的屋顶覆盖着铜。

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