quarry
US /ˈkwɔːr.i/
UK /ˈkwɒr.i/
名词
1.
采石场
a place, typically a large, deep pit, from which stone or other materials are extracted
示例:
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The old stone quarry is now a popular spot for rock climbing.
那个旧石采石场现在是攀岩的热门地点。
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Limestone is extracted from this quarry.
石灰石是从这个采石场开采的。
2.
猎物, 追捕对象
an animal or person being hunted or pursued
示例:
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The lion stalked its quarry through the tall grass.
狮子在高高的草丛中追踪它的猎物。
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The detective was relentless in his pursuit of his quarry.
侦探在追捕他的猎物时毫不留情。
动词
开采, 采石
extract stone or other materials from a quarry
示例:
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They plan to quarry marble from the mountain.
他们计划从山上开采大理石。
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The company has been quarrying granite in this area for decades.
这家公司几十年来一直在该地区开采花岗岩。