Definitions
n. a usually hard, shiny material that conducts heat and electricity
金属
Example
The metal handle felt cold against my fingers.
金属把手摸起来冰凉。
Recycling metal reduces the demand for mining and can significantly lower energy consumption in manufacturing.
回收金属可以减少采矿需求，并显著降低制造业的能源消耗。
Collocations
- scrap metal
- precious metal
- metal frame
- heavy metal
Word family
- metallic (adj.)
Usage tip
泛指材料时不可数；指金属种类时可数。
FAQ
- What does metal mean?
- a usually hard, shiny material that conducts heat and electricity
- How is metal pronounced?
- UK /ˈmetl/, US /ˈmetl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
