steel

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自考高考四级六级考研雅思 Collins 3

英文释义

n. an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
n. knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod
v. get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
v. cover, plate, or edge with steel

中文翻译

n. 钢, 钢制品, 钢铁, 坚硬, 坚固
a. 钢的, 钢制的, 钢铁业的, 坚强的
vt. 使坚强, 钢化, 使冷酷

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Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
2,282
BNC 频率
2,152
使用频率

记忆技巧

steel 本身没有词根词缀,但可以联想到它与“strength”(强度)相关,因为钢铁是一种非常坚固的材料。

例句

1. Steel is used to make strong buildings.
钢铁用于建造坚固的建筑物。
2. The knife is made of stainless steel.
这把刀是由不锈钢制成的。
3. They are building a bridge with steel beams.
他们正在用钢梁建造一座桥。

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