"schist" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 片岩

Definition

一种变质岩，具有分层或片状结构，经常包含可见的矿物颗粒，如云母。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Schist” 主要用于地质学，指具有明显分层、易于剥离并常由于云母而闪光的一类岩石。非科学语境中很少使用。

Examples

The mountain is made mostly of schist.

这座山主要由**片岩**组成。

The geologist studied a piece of schist with a magnifying glass.

地质学家用放大镜研究了一块**片岩**。

You can see layers in the schist under the river.

你可以在河下看到**片岩**的层状结构。

Have you ever held a piece of schist? It sparkles in the sun.

你拿过一块**片岩**吗？它在阳光下会闪闪发光。

The paths here are covered in loose schist, so watch your step.

这里的小路满是松散的**片岩**，走路要小心。

Locals use schist from the mountains to build houses that stay cool in the summer.

当地人用山里的**片岩**建造夏天凉爽的房屋。