| 单词 | copper |
| 释义 | copper —copper /ˈkɒp.ər/ aep /ˈkɑː.pɚ/ noun (METAL) B2 [U] (SYMBOL Cu) a chemical element that is a reddish-brown metal, used especially for making wire and coins: » copper wire/pipes» a copper alloyThesaurus+: ↑Chemical elementsThesaurus+: ↑Less common colours , ↑Common coloursF0 [U] the reddish-brown colour of the metal copper: » The copper of Rosie's hair shone in the sunlight.F0 [C usually plural] UK INFORMAL a brown coin of low value: » I gave him a few coppers.Thesaurus+: ↑British moneycopper adjective► F0 of the reddish-brown colour of the metal copper • • • Extra Examples:» The downward drift in copper prices looks set to continue.» Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.» Chemical analysis revealed a high content of copper.» They mine a lot of copper around these parts.» One of the properties of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well.noun [C] UK INFORMAL (POLICE) ► F0 a POLICE OFFICER(Cf. ↑police officer)Thesaurus+: ↑People who work for the police servicecopper adjective► F0 of the reddish-brown colour of the metal copper copper adjective ► F0 of the reddish-brown colour of the metal copperMain Entry: ↑copper |
| 随便看 |
英语词典包含67674条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。