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ores

UK //ɔːz//US //ɔːrz//

词源

源自中古英语 'ore',来自古英语 'ōra',可能与古诺尔斯语 'aurr'(矿石)有关。

noun

❶ 矿石,指含有金属或其他有价值矿物质的岩石或矿物,通常需要经过提炼才能提取出有用物质。

“The mine produces iron ores that are exported to other countries.”

(这座矿山出产的铁矿石出口到其他国家。)

“Copper ores are often found in mountainous regions.”

(铜矿石通常出现在山区。)

同义词:minerals, deposits, veins

常见短语

precious ores — 指贵重金属或稀有金属的矿石,如金、银、铂等,通常具有较高的经济价值。

“The region is known for its deposits of precious ores like gold and silver.”

(该地区以其金、银等贵金属矿石的储量而闻名。)