Definitions
n. a building or machine where grain is ground into flour
磨坊；磨粉机
n. a factory that processes materials such as paper or steel
工厂；制造厂
v. to crush grain or other material into small particles
碾磨；磨成粉
Example
We watched wheat being ground at the old mill.
我们在那座老磨坊看了小麦磨粉的过程。
Converting abandoned textile mills into housing can preserve industrial heritage while meeting demand for urban accommodation.
将废弃纺织厂改建为住房，可以在满足城市居住需求的同时保护工业遗产。
Collocations
- flour mill
- steel mill
- paper mill
- mill grain
Word family
- miller (n.)
- milling (n.)
Usage tip
mill多指加工原料的工厂；普通工厂常用factory。
FAQ
- What does mill mean?
- a building or machine where grain is ground into flour a factory that processes materials such as paper or steel to crush grain or other material into small particles
- How is mill pronounced?
- UK /mɪl/, US /mɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
