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单词 iron
释义

iron

UK /ˈaɪə(r)n/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    made of iron

    huge iron gates

    Synonyms and related words

    Made of a particular metal
  2. 2
    very strong, strict, or severe

    The whole region was still in the iron grip of winter.

    iron fist/hand (=complete control):

    For almost 50 years, Hoover ran the FBI with an iron fist.

    Synonyms and related words

    Strict and severe
    Synonyms and related words

    Serious, severe and extreme
    1. 2a
      very determined

      She possesses an iron will and a sense of purpose.

      Synonyms and related words

      Determined and ambitious

iron

US /ˈaɪrn/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    made of iron

    huge iron gates

    Synonyms and related words

    Made of a particular metal
  2. 2
    very strong, strict, or severe

    The whole region was still in the iron grip of winter.

    iron fist/hand (=complete control):

    For almost 50 years, Hoover ran the FBI with an iron fist.

    Synonyms and related words

    Strict and severe
    Synonyms and related words

    Serious, severe and extreme
    1. 2a
      very determined

      She possesses an iron will and a sense of purpose.

      Synonyms and related words

      Determined and ambitious

iron

UK /ˈaɪə(r)n/

Word Forms

singulariron
pluralirons

DEFINITIONS5
  1. 1
    uncountable a hard, heavy metal that is a common element. Its symbol is I and it is used for making steel and is also used in many types of machine and building structures.
    Synonyms and related words

    Building materials
    Synonyms and related words

    Metals
    Synonyms and related words

    Chemical elements
    1. 1a
      small quantities of iron, existing in some foods and in your body, which is important for good health

      an iron deficiency

      Synonyms and related words

      Substances and chemicals in food and drink
  2. 2
    countable an object with a flat metal base that is heated and used for making clothes smooth
    Synonyms and related words

    Machines and equipment used for cleaning clothes
  3. 3
    countable a golf club with a metal end for hitting the ball
    Synonyms and related words

    Golf
  4. 4

    irons

    plural mainly literarychains fitted round the arms or legs of prisoners to prevent them from escaping
    Synonyms and related words

    Relating to prison life
  5. 5
    a gun, or other weapon
    If cops spot a guy wearing a photographer vest without lots of camera equipment they figure he’s packing iron and investigate.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 22/05/2013

phrases

have several/different/other irons in the fire

iron

US /ˈaɪrn/

Word Forms

singulariron
pluralirons

DEFINITIONS5
  1. 1
    uncountable a hard, heavy metal that is a common element. Its symbol is I and it is used for making steel and is also used in many types of machine and building structures.
    Synonyms and related words

    Building materials
    Synonyms and related words

    Metals
    Synonyms and related words

    Chemical elements
    1. 1a
      small quantities of iron, existing in some foods and in your body, which is important for good health

      an iron deficiency

      Synonyms and related words

      Substances and chemicals in food and drink
  2. 2
    countable an object with a flat metal base that is heated and used for making clothes smooth
    Synonyms and related words

    Machines and equipment used for cleaning clothes
  3. 3
    countable a golf club with a metal end for hitting the ball
    Synonyms and related words

    Golf
  4. 4

    irons

    plural mainly literarychains put on the arms or legs of prisoners to prevent them from escaping
    Synonyms and related words

    Relating to prison life
  5. 5
    a gun, or other weapon
    If cops spot a guy wearing a photographer vest without lots of camera equipment they figure he’s packing iron and investigate.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 22/05/2013

phrases

have several/different/other irons in the fire

iron

UK /ˈaɪə(r)n/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyiron
he/she/itirons
present participleironing
past tenseironed
past participleironed

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    to push a heated iron across cloth or clothes to make them smooth

    She’s finished ironing.

    Would you iron this shirt for me?

    Synonyms and related words

    Washing, drying and ironing clothes

phrasal verbs

iron out

iron

US /ˈaɪrn/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyiron
he/she/itirons
present participleironing
past tenseironed
past participleironed

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    to push a heated iron across cloth or clothes to make them smooth

    She’s finished ironing.

    Would you iron this shirt for me?

    Synonyms and related words

    Washing, drying and ironing clothes

phrasal verbs

iron out
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