
iron
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。)
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?)
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。)
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。)