What does copper mean?

a reddish-brown metal used for wires, pipes, and coins a coin made of copper or a similar metal

How is copper pronounced?

UK /ˈkɒpə/, US /ˈkɑːpər/.

/ˈkɒpə/ · /ˈkɑːpər/

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铜

n. a reddish-brown metal used for wires, pipes, and coins

铜

n. a coin made of copper or a similar metal

铜币

The old kitchen sink has beautiful copper taps.

这个旧厨房水槽装着漂亮的铜水龙头。

Copper is widely used in electrical systems because it conducts electricity efficiently and can be recycled.

铜广泛用于电气系统，因为它导电效率高，而且可以回收利用。

表示金属铜时不可数；表示铜币时可数。

What does copper mean?: a reddish-brown metal used for wires, pipes, and coins a coin made of copper or a similar metal
How is copper pronounced?: UK /ˈkɒpə/, US /ˈkɑːpər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.