What does quarry mean?

A large open pit where stone is dug from the ground. To dig stone out of the ground. An animal or person being hunted or pursued.

How is quarry pronounced?

UK /ˈkwɒri/, US /ˈkwɔːri/.

/ˈkwɒri/ · /ˈkwɔːri/

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采石场

n. A large open pit where stone is dug from the ground.

采石场

v. To dig stone out of the ground.

开采石料

n. An animal or person being hunted or pursued.

猎物；追捕对象

Huge trucks carried pale stone out of the quarry.

巨型卡车把浅色石料运出了采石场。

Restoring an abandoned quarry can create valuable wildlife habitats while reducing risks to nearby communities.

修复废弃采石场可以创造宝贵的野生动物栖息地，同时降低周边社区面临的风险。

采石场义可数；猎物义常用单数形式。

What does quarry mean?: A large open pit where stone is dug from the ground. To dig stone out of the ground. An animal or person being hunted or pursued.
How is quarry pronounced?: UK /ˈkwɒri/, US /ˈkwɔːri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.