steel
US /stiːl/
UK /stiːl/
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鋼, 鋼鐵
a hard, strong, gray or bluish-gray alloy of iron with carbon and usually other elements, used as a structural and fabricating material.
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The bridge was constructed with high-strength steel.
這座橋是用高強度鋼建造的。
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Many modern buildings use steel frames.
許多現代建築使用鋼框架。
1.
下定決心, 鼓起勇氣
harden (oneself) against something unpleasant or difficult.
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She had to steel herself for the difficult conversation.
她不得不下定決心面對那場艱難的談話。
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He steeled his nerves before stepping onto the stage.
他在上台前鼓起勇氣。