alloy
UK/'ælɒɪ/US/'ælɒi. ә'lɒi/
IELTSTOEFL四级六级考研B1
释义
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
词根拆分
外来词来自古法语 aloi ← ad+ligāre（绑到一起）：金属被结合在一起。
词根 lig 还连着 18 个词常用搭配
- 1.metal alloy金属合金
- 2.alloy composition合金成分
- 3.alloy steel合金钢
例句
- 1.
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
青铜是铜与锡的合金。
- 2.
Their joy was alloyed with a tinge of regret.
他们的喜悦中掺杂着一丝遗憾。