
mineral
词源
源自中古法语 'minéral',来自中世纪拉丁语 'minerale',原意为'从矿山中获取的东西',与 'mine'(矿山)同源。
noun
❶ 矿物,指自然界中存在的无机固体物质,通常具有特定的化学成分和晶体结构,如石英、钻石等。
“Diamond is the hardest known mineral in nature.”
(钻石是自然界中已知最坚硬的矿物。)
“This region is rich in mineral resources like iron and copper.”
(该地区富含铁和铜等矿产资源。)
❶ 矿物质,指人体或生物体所需的微量无机元素,如钙、铁、锌等,对维持正常生理功能至关重要。
“Milk is a good source of calcium and other essential minerals.”
(牛奶是钙和其他必需矿物质的良好来源。)
“A balanced diet should include adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals.”
(均衡的饮食应包含足够的维生素和矿物质。)
adjective
❶ 矿物的或含矿物质的,用于描述与矿物相关或含有矿物质的事物。
“The mineral content of this spring water is exceptionally high.”
(这种泉水的矿物质含量特别高。)
“Mineral deposits were found during the geological survey.”
(地质调查期间发现了矿藏。)
常见短语
mineral water — 矿泉水,指含有天然溶解矿物质的水,通常来自地下水源,被认为对健康有益。
“I always drink mineral water instead of tap water when traveling.”
(旅行时我总是喝矿泉水而不是自来水。)
mineral rights — 采矿权,指对地下矿产资源进行勘探和开采的法定权利,可能与地表所有权分离。
“The landowner sold the mineral rights to a mining company.”
(土地所有者将采矿权出售给了一家矿业公司。)