metallic
/məˈtælɪk/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6099 in the learning path
金属的；含金属的
Definitions
adj. Made of or containing metal.
金属的；含金属的
adj. Resembling metal in appearance, sound, or taste.
有金属光泽、声音或味道的
Example
The metallic frame makes this chair surprisingly heavy.
金属框架让这把椅子出乎意料地重。
Metallic components can often be recovered from discarded electronics, reducing the need to extract new raw materials.
废弃电子产品中的金属部件通常可以回收，从而减少开采新原材料的需求。
Collocations
- metallic components
- a metallic taste
- a metallic sound
- a metallic finish
Word family
- metal (n.)
- non-metallic (adj.)
Antonyms
- non-metallic
Usage tip
metallic既可指含金属，也可形容像金属的光泽或声音。
FAQ
- What does metallic mean?
- Made of or containing metal. Resembling metal in appearance, sound, or taste.
- How is metallic pronounced?
- UK /məˈtælɪk/, US /məˈtælɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
