"iridium" in Chinese (Simplified)
铱
Definition
铱是一种稀有、极其坚硬且密度很高的银白色金属,主要用于珠宝、电接点和科研设备。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“铱”多用于科学、工业或珠宝领域,日常生活中较少见。不要与“彩虹色的”(iridescent)混淆。
Examples
Iridium is one of the rarest metals on Earth.
**铱**是地球上最稀有的金属之一。
They use iridium in fountain pen tips because it is very hard.
他们在钢笔笔尖使用**铱**,因为它非常坚硬。
Jewelry with iridium is very durable.
含有**铱**的珠宝非常耐用。
Some scientists study iridium to learn about meteor impacts.
有些科学家研究**铱**来了解陨石撞击。
Platinum coins sometimes contain a bit of iridium for extra strength.
铂币有时会加入一些**铱**,以增强硬度。
If you drop a ring made of iridium, it probably won’t bend or scratch.
如果你把**铱**戒指掉在地上,它大概不会弯曲或划伤。