How do you use "iron" in a sentence?

The gate was made of wrought iron and beautifully decorated. I need to iron my shirt before the interview tomorrow. She has an iron will and never gives up on her goals.

iron

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Meaning: A strong metal element; or a heated device for smoothing clothes

铁；熨斗

hierro; plancha

鉄；アイロン

철; 다리미

Iron refers to a common metal known for its strength, used in construction and manufacturing. It also means the household appliance used to press wrinkles out of clothes. As a verb, 'to iron' means to smooth fabric with this device. Figuratively, 'iron' suggests strength or determination, as in 'an iron will.'

Iron指一种以强度著称的常见金属，用于建筑和制造业。它也指用来熨平衣服褶皱的家用电器。作为动词，'to iron'意思是用这个设备熨平织物。比喻意义上，'iron'暗示力量或决心，如'an iron will'（钢铁般的意志）。

Iron se refiere a un metal común conocido por su resistencia, utilizado en construcción y fabricación. También significa el electrodoméstico usado para planchar arrugas de la ropa. Como verbo, 'to iron' significa alisar tela con este dispositivo. Figurativamente, 'iron' sugiere fuerza o determinación.

Ironは、建設や製造に使用される強度で知られる一般的な金属を指します。また、衣類のしわを伸ばすために使用する家電製品も意味します。動詞としての「to iron」は、この器具で生地を滑らかにすることを意味します。比喩的に「iron」は「鉄の意志」のように、強さや決意を示唆します。

Iron은 강도가 높아 건설과 제조에 사용되는 일반적인 금속을 가리킵니다. 또한 옷의 주름을 펴는 데 사용하는 가전제품인 다리미를 의미하기도 합니다. 동사로 'to iron'은 이 기구로 천을 매끄럽게 다리다는 뜻입니다. 비유적으로 'iron'은 'an iron will(철의 의지)'처럼 강인함이나 결단력을 나타냅니다.

Examples

The gate was made of wrought iron and beautifully decorated.
大门是用锻铁制成的，装饰精美。
La puerta estaba hecha de hierro forjado y bellamente decorada.
門は錬鉄製で、美しく装飾されていました。
그 문은 연철로 만들어져 아름답게 장식되어 있었습니다.
I need to iron my shirt before the interview tomorrow.
我需要在明天面试前熨好我的衬衫。
Necesito planchar mi camisa antes de la entrevista de mañana.
明日の面接の前にシャツにアイロンをかけなければなりません。
내일 면접 전에 셔츠에 다리미질을 해야 합니다.
She has an iron will and never gives up on her goals.
她有钢铁般的意志，从不放弃自己的目标。
Ella tiene una voluntad de hierro y nunca abandona sus metas.
彼女は鉄の意志を持ち、決して目標をあきらめません。
그녀는 철의 의지를 가지고 있어 절대 목표를 포기하지 않습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'iren', from Proto-Germanic 'isarnan', probably borrowed from a Celtic source, from Proto-Celtic 'isarno-'. The chemical symbol Fe comes from Latin 'ferrum'. The 'Iron Age' began around 1200 BC.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

The Iron Age, which began around 1200 BCE, marked a pivotal period in human history when iron replaced bronze as the primary metal for tools and weapons. The ability to smelt iron transformed civilisations, enabling stronger ploughs for agriculture and more durable weapons for warfare.