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iron

UK //ˈaɪən//US //ˈaɪərn//

词源

源自古英语 'īren',源自原始日耳曼语 '*īsarną',可能与凯尔特语词汇有关,意为“神圣的金属”。

noun

❶ 一种常见的金属元素,化学符号为Fe,质地坚硬,广泛用于制造工具、建筑材料等。

“The bridge is made of iron and steel.”

(这座桥是用铁和钢建造的。)

“Iron is essential for producing hemoglobin in our blood.”

(铁对于制造我们血液中的血红蛋白至关重要。)

❶ 指熨斗,用于熨平衣物的家用电器。

“She used the iron to press her shirt before the meeting.”

(她在会议前用熨斗熨平了她的衬衫。)

“The steam iron makes it easier to remove wrinkles.”

(蒸汽熨斗使去除褶皱更容易。)

同义词:metal, steel, ferrum

verb

❶ 用熨斗熨平衣物,使其平整无皱。

“She irons her clothes every Sunday evening.”

(她每周日晚上都会熨衣服。)

“Can you iron this dress for me?”

(你能帮我熨一下这条裙子吗?)

同义词:press, smooth

adjective

❶ 形容某物非常坚硬、坚固或不可动摇的。

“He has an iron will and never gives up.”

(他有钢铁般的意志,从不放弃。)

“The castle was protected by iron gates.”

(城堡被坚固的铁门保护着。)

同义词:strong, firm, unyielding

常见短语

strike while the iron is hot — 趁热打铁,指在有利时机采取行动。

“He got a job offer and decided to strike while the iron was hot by negotiating a higher salary.”

(他得到了一份工作邀请,决定趁热打铁,谈判更高的薪水。)

iron out — 解决或消除问题、分歧等。

“The team met to iron out the details of the project.”

(团队开会解决了项目的细节问题。)