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steel

UK/stiːl/US/sti:l/
NGSL 3kIELTSB1

Definitions

n.

A strong, hard metal made from iron and carbon, widely used in construction and manufacturing

钢;钢铁

v.

To mentally prepare oneself to face something difficult or unpleasant

使下定决心;使做好心理准备

adj.

Made of steel; resembling steel in hardness or colour

钢制的;钢铁般的

Root Breakdown

Native English
steelother
=steel

Common Collocations

  • 1.stainless steel不锈钢
  • 2.steel industry钢铁行业
  • 3.steel production钢铁生产
  • 4.tempered steel淬火钢/精钢

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The bridge was constructed using thousands of tons of reinforced steel.

  • 2.

    Global demand for steel has surged due to rapid urbanization in developing countries.

  • 3.

    She nerved herself to steel her resolve before walking into the negotiation room.

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