iron
含义: A strong metal element; or a heated device for smoothing clothes
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.'
例句
- 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.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
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.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
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.
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