copper
noun uk/ˈkɒp.ər/ us/ˈkɑː.pɚ/
(METAL)
B2 [ U ] (symbol Cu)铜
a chemical element that is a reddish-brown metal, used especially for making wire and coins
copper wire/pipes 铜丝／管
a copper alloy 铜合金
[ U ]红棕色，紫铜色
the reddish-brown colour of the metal copper
The copper of Rosie's hair shone in the sunlight. 罗茜的头发在阳光下闪着红褐色。
[ C usually plural ] UK informal铜板，铜币
a brown coin of low value
I gave him a few coppers. 我给了他几个铜板。
- More examples
- The downward drift in copper prices looks set to continue.
- Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
- Chemical analysis revealed a high content of copper.
- They mine a lot of copper around these parts.
- One of the properties of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well.
(POLICE)
[ C ] UK informal警察
a police officer
copper
adjective ukus
红棕色的，紫铜色的
of the reddish-brown colour of the metal copper