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源自希腊语 'anthrakitis'(类似煤炭的),由 'anthrax'(煤炭)衍生而来,后经拉丁语进入英语。
❶ 无烟煤,一种坚硬、光泽度高且含碳量极高的煤炭,燃烧时几乎不产生烟雾,是最高级的煤炭类型。
“The stove burns anthracite, which produces very little smoke.”
(这个炉子烧的是无烟煤,几乎不产生烟雾。)
“Anthracite is often used for heating because of its high energy content.”
(无烟煤因其高能量含量常被用于供暖。)
anthracite coal — 特指无烟煤,强调其作为煤炭的一种类型,常用于区分其他种类的煤。
“Anthracite coal is the most efficient type for home heating.”
(无烟煤是家庭供暖最有效的煤炭类型。)