flint
n
1 [U] very hard grey stone that can produce sparks when struck against steel 燧石; 火石
This layer of rock contains a lot of flint. 这一岩层中有大量燧石.
[attrib 作定语]
flint axes 燧石斧
(fig 比喻) He has a heart like flint, ie He is unfeeling and stubborn. 他铁石心肠.
2 [C] piece of this or of hard alloy used to produce sparks, eg in a cigarette lighter 打火石.
🔁 扩展释义
*[flint]n. 打火石, 燧石, 极硬的东西【化】 燧石【医】 燧石
📖 同为「TOEFL」词汇
towern. 塔,楼塔;要害地;〈罕〉(负伤鸟的)笔直向上飞;〈美〉铁路信号所;
vi. 远远高于,远远超过;高耸,超越;
na. “Towers“的变体;