Definitions
n. A metal container, especially for food, or its contents.
金属罐；罐装食品
n. A soft, silver-coloured metal used to coat other metals.
锡
Example
There is a tin of beans in the cupboard.
橱柜里有一罐豆子。
Reusing a metal tin for storage can reduce household waste and the need for new containers.
重复利用金属罐储物，可以减少生活垃圾以及对新容器的需求。
Collocations
- a tin of soup
- a biscuit tin
- a tin opener
- tin mining
Usage tip
罐子义可数，英式常用tin，美式常用can；锡不可数。
FAQ
- What does tin mean?
- A metal container, especially for food, or its contents. A soft, silver-coloured metal used to coat other metals.
- How is tin pronounced?
- UK /tɪn/, US /tɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
