Definitions
n. Tiny loose grains of rock found on beaches and in deserts.
沙；沙子
v. To make a surface smooth by rubbing it with sandpaper.
用砂纸打磨
Example
The children built a castle from wet sand.
孩子们用湿沙堆了一座城堡。
Removing sand from riverbeds for construction can damage habitats and increase the risk of erosion.
为建筑工程开采河床中的沙子可能破坏栖息地，并增加侵蚀风险。
Collocations
- fine sand
- a grain of sand
- sand dunes
- sand down
Word family
- sandy (adj.)
- sandpaper (n.)
Usage tip
表示沙子时不可数；一粒沙用a grain of sand。
FAQ
- What does sand mean?
- Tiny loose grains of rock found on beaches and in deserts. To make a surface smooth by rubbing it with sandpaper.
- How is sand pronounced?
- UK /sænd/, US /sænd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
