
ceramic
词源
源自希腊语 keramikos(陶器的),与 keramos(陶土)相关,18世纪通过法语 céramique 进入英语。
noun
❶ 陶瓷制品,指由黏土等无机非金属材料经高温烧制而成的物品,如碗、花瓶等,具有坚硬、耐热的特性。
“The museum has a beautiful collection of ancient ceramics.”
(博物馆收藏了一批精美的古代陶瓷。)
“She specializes in making hand-painted ceramics.”
(她擅长制作手绘陶瓷。)
❶ 陶瓷材料,指用于制作陶瓷制品的黏土或其他无机非金属原料,经成型和烧制后形成坚硬材质。
“Ceramic is widely used in dental implants due to its biocompatibility.”
(陶瓷因其生物相容性被广泛用于牙科种植体。)
“The new brake pads are made of high-performance ceramic.”
(新型刹车片采用高性能陶瓷制成。)
adjective
❶ 陶瓷的,与陶瓷材料或制品相关的,描述由陶瓷制成或具有陶瓷特性的物品。
“The ceramic vase shattered when it fell on the floor.”
(陶瓷花瓶掉在地上摔碎了。)
“These ceramic knives stay sharper longer than metal ones.”
(这些陶瓷刀比金属刀保持锋利的时间更长。)
常见短语
ceramic tile — 瓷砖,用于墙面或地面的方形陶瓷片,具有防水、耐磨等特性,常见于浴室和厨房。
“We chose white ceramic tiles for the shower area.”
(我们为淋浴区选择了白色瓷砖。)
ceramic art — 陶瓷艺术,指以陶瓷为媒介进行的艺术创作,包括陶器、雕塑等形式的艺术作品。
“The gallery is hosting an exhibition of contemporary ceramic art.”
(画廊正在举办当代陶瓷艺术展。)