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shale

UK //ʃeɪl//US //ʃeɪl//

词源

源自中古英语 'schale',可能与古英语 'scealu'(壳、薄片)有关,反映了页岩的薄层状结构。

noun

❶ 页岩是一种由黏土矿物组成的沉积岩,具有薄层状结构,常见于地质构造中,常用于建筑材料和石油开采。

“The geologist found layers of shale in the riverbed.”

(地质学家在河床中发现了页岩层。)

“Shale is often used in the production of bricks and tiles.”

(页岩常用于生产砖和瓦片。)

同义词:clay rock, sedimentary rock, mudstone

常见短语

shale gas — 页岩气,指储存在页岩地层中的天然气,需要通过水力压裂等技术开采。

“The country is investing heavily in shale gas exploration.”

(该国正在大力投资页岩气勘探。)

shale oil — 页岩油,指从页岩中提取的石油,通常需要通过特殊技术加工。

“Shale oil production has increased significantly in recent years.”

(近年来页岩油产量大幅增加。)