"flint" in Chinese (Simplified)
燧石
Definition
一种坚硬的灰色石头，击打钢铁时会产生火花，过去常用来生火或在野外求生时用。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于历史、生存或地质语境。英语短语“a heart of flint”意指冷酷无情。不要与地名混淆。
Examples
Ancient people used flint to make fire.
古人用**燧石**生火。
A flint spark can help start a campfire.
**燧石**产生的火花可以点燃篝火。
We found a piece of flint near the river.
我们在河边发现了一块**燧石**。
He struck the flint and steel until a spark appeared.
他反复敲打**燧石**和钢，直到出现火花。
Carrying a piece of flint is useful when hiking in the wild.
在野外徒步时带一块**燧石**很有用。
She has a heart of flint—she never forgives anyone.
她有一颗**燧石**般的心，从不原谅别人。