silver
UK/'silvә/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLA2
Definitions
n.
A shiny white precious metallic element (symbol Ag); coins, cutlery, or objects made from silver
银；银币；银器
adj.
Made of silver; having a shiny gray color like silver
银制的；银白色的
v.
To coat or plate with silver; to take on a silvery color
镀银；变成银白色
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsilverother
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Common Collocations
- 1.sterling silver纯银，标准银
- 2.silver lining一线希望，塞翁失马
- 3.silver medal银牌
- 4.silver screen银幕，电影界
Example Sentences
- 1.
The trophy was made of solid silver and engraved with the winner's name.
- 2.
Silver has long been used in medicine for its natural antibacterial properties.
- 3.
She polished the silver cutlery until it gleamed on the dining table.