glass
/ɡlɑːs/ · /ɡlæs/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #56 in the learning path
玻璃
Definitions
n. A hard, usually transparent material used for windows and containers.
玻璃
n. A drinking container, or the amount it holds.
玻璃杯；一杯的量
n. Lenses held in a frame worn to improve sight.
眼镜
Example
The ball hit the window and shattered the glass.
球砸中了窗户，把玻璃打碎了。
Recycling glass reduces demand for raw materials and can lower energy consumption in the manufacturing sector.
回收玻璃能减少对原材料的需求，并可降低制造业的能源消耗。
Collocations
- broken glass
- a glass of water
- wear glasses
- glass bottle
Word family
- glassy (adj.)
- glassware (n.)
Usage tip
玻璃不可数，玻璃杯可数；眼镜用复数glasses。
FAQ
- What does glass mean?
- A hard, usually transparent material used for windows and containers. A drinking container, or the amount it holds. Lenses held in a frame worn to improve sight.
- How is glass pronounced?
- UK /ɡlɑːs/, US /ɡlæs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
