coal

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1.

煤

a combustible black or dark brown sedimentary rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter, found in underground deposits and widely used as fuel.

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The train was powered by coal.
火車由煤提供動力。
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Many power plants still burn coal to generate electricity.
許多發電廠仍然燃燒煤來發電。
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2.

炭, 煤塊

a piece of glowing or charred wood or other combustible material.

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The campfire was reduced to glowing coals.
篝火變成了發光的炭。
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He poked at the hot coals with a stick.
他用棍子撥弄著熱炭。
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