[N-COUNT 可数名词]矿物;矿物质;矿产 A mineral is a substance such as tin, salt, or sulphur that is formed naturally in rocks and in the earth. Minerals are also found in small quantities in food and drink.
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min·eral★/ˈmɪnərəl; NAmEˈmɪnərəl/noun1★[countable , uncountable ]a substance that is naturally present in the earth and is not formed from animal or vegetable matter, for example gold and salt. Some mineralsare also present in food and drink and in the human body and are essential for good health. 矿物;矿物质◆mineral deposits/extraction矿藏;矿物开采◆the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals维生素和矿物质的建议摄入量☞collocationsat
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(1 )2[countable , usually plural ]( BrE) ( formal) (NAmEsoda)a sweet drink in various flavours that has bubbles of gas in it and does not contain alcohol 汽水◆Soft drinks and minerals sold here.此处销售各种软饮料和汽水。mineralmineralsmin·eral/ˈmɪnərəl; NAmEˈmɪnərəl/
1a substance that is formed naturally in the earth, such as coal, salt, stone, or gold. Minerals can be dug out of the ground and used: The area is very rich in minerals. a country with few mineral resources2a natural substance such as iron that is present in some foods and is important for good health: Fish is a rich source of vitamins and minerals.
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