coal
UK/kәul/US
NGSL 3kB1
Definitions
n.
A black or brownish-black rock formed from ancient plant remains, burned as fuel; a glowing piece of burning material.
煤，煤炭；炭块
v.
To take on or supply a stock of coal as fuel.
加煤，供应煤
Root Breakdown
Native Englishcoalother
=coal
Common Collocations
- 1.coal mining煤矿开采
- 2.coal dust煤尘
Example Sentences
- 1.
The coal mines employed thousands of workers during the Industrial Revolution.