steel
含义: A strong metal alloy of iron and carbon; to prepare mentally
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.
例句
- 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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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
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.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
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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