alloy
UK/'ælɒɪ/US/'ælɒi. ә'lɒi/
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Definitions
n.
A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements
合金（由两种或多种金属元素混合而成）
v.
To mix metals; to debase or qualify by mixing in something
使成合金；（掺入他物而）削弱、搀杂
Root Breakdown
LoanwordFrom Old French aloi ← ad+ligāre (bind to): metals bound together.
Root lig still carries 18 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.metal alloy金属合金
- 2.alloy composition合金成分
- 3.alloy steel合金钢
Example Sentences
- 1.
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
- 2.
Their joy was alloyed with a tinge of regret.