quarry
US /ˈkwɔːr.i/
UK /ˈkwɒr.i/
名詞
1.
採石場
a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are extracted
範例:
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The old stone quarry is now a popular spot for rock climbing.
那個舊石採石場現在是攀岩的熱門地點。
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Limestone is extracted from this quarry.
石灰石是從這個採石場開採的。
2.
獵物, 追捕對象
an animal or person being hunted or pursued
範例:
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The lion stalked its quarry through the tall grass.
獅子在高高的草叢中追蹤它的獵物。
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The detective was relentless in his pursuit of his quarry.
偵探在追捕他的獵物時毫不留情。
動詞
開採, 採石
extract stone or other materials from a quarry
範例:
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They plan to quarry marble from the mountain.
他們計劃從山上開採大理石。
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The company has been quarrying granite in this area for decades.
這家公司幾十年來一直在該地區開採花崗岩。