nickel
US /ˈnɪk.əl/
UK /ˈnɪk.əl/
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镍
a silvery-white metallic element, hard, malleable, and ductile, that is used in alloys, in corrosion-resistant coatings, and as a catalyst.
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Stainless steel contains nickel.
不锈钢含有镍。
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Many coins are made from a nickel alloy.
许多硬币由镍合金制成。
2.
五分硬币, 镍币
a US or Canadian coin worth five cents, made of a copper-nickel alloy.
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I found a nickel on the sidewalk.
我在人行道上发现了一枚五分硬币。
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Do you have a nickel for the vending machine?
你有五分硬币给自动售货机吗？
1.
镀镍
to plate with nickel.
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The old faucet was nickeled to give it a new shine.
旧水龙头被镀镍以使其焕然一新。
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They plan to nickel the metal parts for durability.
他们计划对金属部件进行镀镍以提高耐用性。