bronze
/brɒnz/ · /brɑːnz/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #3473 in the learning path
青铜
Definitions
n. A brownish metal made mainly from copper and tin.
青铜
n. A medal awarded for finishing third in a competition.
铜牌
adj. Made of bronze, or having its reddish-brown color.
青铜制的；古铜色的
Example
The small statue is made of solid bronze.
这尊小雕像是用实心青铜制成的。
Ancient tools made from bronze reveal how advances in metalworking transformed agriculture and trade across early societies.
古代青铜工具揭示了金属加工技术的进步如何改变早期社会的农业和贸易。
Collocations
- bronze statue
- bronze medal
- cast in bronze
Usage tip
bronze是青铜；brass是黄铜；copper是铜。
FAQ
- What does bronze mean?
- A brownish metal made mainly from copper and tin. A medal awarded for finishing third in a competition. Made of bronze, or having its reddish-brown color.
- How is bronze pronounced?
- UK /brɒnz/, US /brɑːnz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
