mining
US /ˈmaɪ.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈmaɪ.nɪŋ/
1.
perlombongan, penggalian
the process or industry of obtaining coal or other minerals from a mine
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Coal mining is a major industry in this region.
Perlombongan arang batu adalah industri utama di rantau ini.
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The company specializes in gold mining.
Syarikat itu mengkhususkan diri dalam perlombongan emas.
2.
pemasangan ranjau, peminaan
the action of laying explosive mines
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The army was involved in the mining of the coastal waters.
Tentera terlibat dalam pemasangan ranjau di perairan pantai.
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The treaty prohibits the mining of civilian areas.
Perjanjian itu melarang pemasangan ranjau di kawasan awam.
1.
melombong, menggali
extract (coal or other minerals) from the earth by digging
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They are mining for diamonds in the region.
Mereka sedang melombong berlian di rantau itu.
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The company plans to mine for copper next year.
Syarikat itu merancang untuk melombong tembaga tahun depan.