Definitions
n. A hard, silvery metal used in alloys and batteries.
镍
n. A coin worth five cents in the US or Canada.
美加五分硬币
Example
My skin reacts badly to jewellery containing nickel.
我的皮肤对含镍的首饰有严重的过敏反应。
Growing demand for electric vehicles has increased interest in nickel mining, raising concerns about environmental damage.
电动汽车需求的增长提高了人们对镍矿开采的关注，也引发了对环境破坏的担忧。
Collocations
- nickel mining
- nickel alloy
- nickel allergy
Word family
- nickel-plated (adj.)
Usage tip
指金属时不可数；指五分硬币时可数。
FAQ
- What does nickel mean?
- A hard, silvery metal used in alloys and batteries. A coin worth five cents in the US or Canada.
- How is nickel pronounced?
- UK /ˈnɪkəl/, US /ˈnɪkəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
