limestone

英['laɪmstəʊn] 美['laɪmstoʊn]
  • n. 石灰石
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星级词汇:
  • lime n.石灰;粘鸟胶n.酸橙;酸橙树vt.施石灰;涂上粘性物质;沾上粘鸟胶adj.石灰的
Noun:
  1. a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium that was deposited by the remains of marine animals

1. The boat was tied up alongside a crumbling limestone jetty.
这条船停泊在一个摇摇欲坠的石灰岩码头边.

来自《简明英汉词典》

2. Limestone is often used in building construction.
石灰岩常用于建筑.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. Cement is made from limestone.
水泥是由石灰石制成的.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

4. The limestone is sufficiently fissured for tree roots to have breached the roof of the cave.
石灰岩上有许多缝隙,故而树根能从岩洞顶部长出来。

来自柯林斯例句

5. Between the white limestone and the greyish pink limestone is a thin bed of clay.
在白色石灰石和粉灰色石灰石之间是一层薄薄的黏土。

来自柯林斯例句

    用作名词 (n.)
    1. Caves form when water infiltrates limestone.
      水渗透石灰石则形成洞穴。
    2. We may burn limestone to obtain lime.
      我们可以通过烧石灰石来得到石灰。