coal
/kəʊl/ · /koʊl/
CEFR level B1Topic EnvironmentWord #2242 in the learning path
煤；煤炭
Definitions
n. A hard black or brown material burned to produce heat.
煤；煤炭
Example
The old stove still burns coal during winter.
这个旧炉子冬天仍然烧煤取暖。
Replacing coal with renewable energy can reduce air pollution and lower greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation.
用可再生能源替代煤炭，可以减少空气污染并降低发电产生的温室气体排放。
Collocations
- coal mine
- burn coal
- coal-fired power station
Usage tip
coal指煤，charcoal指木炭；煤通常用作不可数名词。
FAQ
- What does coal mean?
- A hard black or brown material burned to produce heat.
- How is coal pronounced?
- UK /kəʊl/, US /koʊl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
