granite
US /ˈɡræn.ɪt/
UK /ˈɡræn.ɪt/
名詞
花崗岩
a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock consisting mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar, often used as a building stone.
例:
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The kitchen countertop was made of polished granite.
キッチンのカウンタートップは磨かれた花崗岩でできていた。
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Ancient monuments were often constructed from durable granite.
古代の記念碑はしばしば耐久性のある花崗岩で建設された。