metal
noun
ˈmetl
noun
1
a
hard,
usually
shiny
substance
such
as
iron,
gold,
or
steel
金属;
The
gate
is
made
of
metal.
这扇大门是用金属做成的。
a
small
black
metal
box
一个黑色的金属小盒子
They
traded
in
gold
and
other
precious
metals
(=valuable
metals
used
especially
for
making
jewellery)
.
他们做黄金和其他贵金属的交易。
The
old
trucks
were
sold
as
scrap
metal
(=old
metal
that
is
melted
and
used
again)
.
这些旧卡车被当作废弃金属卖掉了。