How do you use "steel" in a sentence?

The bridge is made of reinforced steel. Sheffield was once famous for its steel industry. She steeled herself before entering the interview room.

steel

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의미: A strong metal alloy of iron and carbon; to prepare mentally

钢，钢铁；使坚强

acero; fortalecer

鋼鉄、スチール；鋼のように強い

강철, 철강; 마음을 단단히 먹다

Steel is a strong metal alloy made primarily of iron and carbon. It is widely used in construction, vehicles, and tools due to its strength and durability. Figuratively, 'nerves of steel' means great courage, and 'to steel oneself' means to prepare mentally for something difficult.

「steel」是一种主要由铁和碳制成的坚固金属合金。由于其强度和耐久性，它被广泛用于建筑、车辆和工具。比喻地说，「nerves of steel」意味着极大的勇气。

El «steel» es una aleación metálica fuerte hecha principalmente de hierro y carbono. Se usa ampliamente en construcción, vehículos y herramientas debido a su resistencia y durabilidad.

「steel」は、主に鉄と炭素で作られた強い金属合金です。その強度と耐久性から、建設、車両、工具に広く使用されています。

강철(steel)은 주로 철과 탄소로 이루어진 강한 합금이다. 강도와 내구성 덕분에 건설, 차량, 도구 등에 널리 사용된다. 비유적으로 'nerves of steel'은 대단한 용기를 뜻하며, 'to steel oneself'는 어려운 일에 대비해 마음을 다잡는 것을 의미한다.

예문

The bridge is made of reinforced steel.
这座桥是用强化钢建造的。
El puente está hecho de acero reforzado.
その橋は強化鋼で作られています。
그 다리는 강화 강철로 만들어져 있다.
Sheffield was once famous for its steel industry.
谢菲尔德曾以其钢铁工业而闻名。
Sheffield fue famosa por su industria del acero.
シェフィールドはかつて鉄鋼業で有名でした。
셰필드는 한때 철강 산업으로 유명했다.
She steeled herself before entering the interview room.
她在进入面试室前让自己镇定下来。
Ella se armó de valor antes de entrar en la sala de entrevistas.
彼女は面接室に入る前に心を奮い立たせた。
그녀는 면접실에 들어가기 전에 마음을 단단히 먹었다.

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사용 가이드

맥락: general

어조: neutral

기원과 역사

From Old English 'stele', from Proto-Germanic 'stahliją' meaning 'something firm', related to 'stahl' (to stand firm). Related to German 'Stahl'. Steel production has been central to civilisation since the Iron Age.

문화적 배경

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

이야기와 상식

Steel production revolutionised the Industrial Revolution, particularly through the Bessemer process invented in 1856. Sheffield in England became the world capital of steel, giving us 'Sheffield steel' as a mark of quality. The city's steel industry also gave us stainless steel, invented there in 1913.

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