
diamond
/ˈdaɪəmənd/
CEFR level B1Topic NatureWord #3251 in the learning path
金刚石;钻石
Definitions
n. a very hard mineral used in jewellery and cutting tools
金刚石;钻石
n. a shape with four equal sides and opposite angles equal
菱形
Example
A tiny diamond sparkled on her silver ring.
她的银戒指上,一颗小钻石闪闪发光。
The diamond industry faces growing pressure to demonstrate that its mining practices protect workers and local ecosystems.
钻石行业面临越来越大的压力,需要证明其采矿活动能够保护工人和当地生态系统。
Collocations
- diamond ring
- rough diamond
- diamond mining
- diamond shape
Usage tip
diamond指金刚石或钻石;菱形的几何术语是rhombus。
FAQ
- What does diamond mean?
- a very hard mineral used in jewellery and cutting tools a shape with four equal sides and opposite angles equal
- How is diamond pronounced?
- UK /ˈdaɪəmənd/, US /ˈdaɪəmənd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.