shale
UK/ʃeil/US
TOEFLGREB1
Definitions
n.
A fine-grained sedimentary rock formed in thin layers, often used as a source of oil and gas.
页岩
Root Breakdown
Native Englishshaleother
=shale
Common Collocations
- 1.shale gas页岩气
- 2.shale oil页岩油
- 3.shale rock页岩层
- 4.shale formation页岩地层
Example Sentences
- 1.
The region sits on vast deposits of shale, attracting major energy companies.
- 2.
Shale gas has transformed the energy landscape in the United States.