tin

US /tɪn/
UK /tɪn/
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锡

a silvery-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 50

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The roof was made of corrugated tin.
屋顶是用波纹锡板做的。
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Tin is often used as a protective coating for other metals.
锡常被用作其他金属的保护涂层。
2.

罐头, 罐

an airtight metal container for preserving food

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She opened a tin of tuna for lunch.
她打开了一罐金枪鱼作为午餐。
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We stocked up on various tins of vegetables and beans.
我们储备了各种蔬菜和豆类的罐头。
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罐装, 制成罐头

to put (food) into a tin container for preservation

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The factory processes and tins a variety of fruits.
这家工厂加工并罐装各种水果。
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They used to tin their own vegetables from the garden.
他们过去常把花园里的蔬菜制成罐头。
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