英语词汇“iron”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	iron
释义	Trends of iron View usage for: iron (aɪəʳn) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense irons, present participle ironing, past tense, past participle ironed 1. uncountable noun [oft NOUN noun] Iron is an element which usually takes the form of a hard, dark-grey metal. It is usedto make steel, and also forms part of many tools, buildings, and vehicles. Very smallamounts of iron occur in your blood and in food. The huge, iron gate was locked. ...the highest-grade iron ore deposits in the world. Some would call these odd pieces of iron and wood 'antiques'. He was a tall, lanky man with iron-grey hair. 2. See also cast iron 3. countable noun An iron is an electrical device with a flat metal base. You heat it until the base is hot, then rub it over clothes to remove creases. 4. verb If you iron clothes, you remove the creases from them using an iron. She used to iron his shirts. [VERB noun] ...a freshly ironed shirt. [VERB-ed] ironing uncountable noun I managed to get all the ironing done this morning. 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You can use iron to describe the character or behaviour of someone who is very firm in their decisions and actions, or who can control their feelings well. ...a man of icy nerve and iron will. She delighted in the nickname, the 'iron lady'. Synonyms: inflexible, hard, strong, tough More Synonyms of iron 6. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Iron is used in expressions such as an iron hand and iron discipline to describe strong, harsh, or unfair methods of control which do not allow people much freedom. He died in 1985 after ruling Albania with an iron fist for 40 years. ...a people living permanently in the iron grip of poverty. 7. See irons in the fire 8. See to pump iron Phrasal verbs: See iron out More Synonyms of iron iron in British English (ˈaɪən) noun 1. a. a malleable ductile silvery-white ferromagnetic metallic element occurring principally in haematite and magnetite. It is widely used for structural and engineering purposes. Symbol: Fe; atomic no: 26; atomic wt: 55.847; valency: 2,3,4, or 6; relative density: 7.874; melting pt: 1538°C; boiling pt: 2862°C See also steel, cast iron, wrought iron, pig iron ▶ Related adjectives: ferric, ferrous ▶ Related prefix: ferro- b. (as modifier) iron railings 2. any of certain tools or implements made of iron or steel, esp for use when hot a grappling iron a soldering iron 3. an appliance for pressing fabrics using dry heat or steam, esp a small electrically heated device with a handle and a weighted flat bottom 4. any of various golf clubs with narrow metal heads, numbered from 1 to 9 according to the slant of the face, used esp for approach shots a No. 6 iron 5. an informal word for harpoon (sense 1) 6. US slang a splintlike support for a malformed leg 7. great hardness, strength, or resolve a will of iron 8. astronomy short for iron meteorite 9. shooting iron 10. strike while the iron is hot adjective 11. very hard, immovable, or implacable iron determination 12. very strong; extremely robust an iron constitution 13. cruel or unyielding 14. an iron fist verb 15. to smooth (clothes or fabric) by removing (creases or wrinkles) using a heated iron; press 16. (transitive) to furnish or clothe with iron 17. (transitive) rare to place (a prisoner) in irons Derived forms ironer (ˈironer) noun ironless (ˈironless) adjective ironlike (ˈironˌlike) adjective Word origin Old English irēn; related to Old High German īsan, Old Norse jārn; compare Old Irish īarn iron in American English (ˈaɪərn) noun 1. a white, malleable, ductile, metallic chemical element that can be readily magnetized, rusts rapidly in moist or salty air, and is vital to plant and animal life: it is the most common and important of all metals, andits alloys, as steel, are extensively used: symbol, Fe; at. no., 26 2. any tool, implement, device, apparatus, etc. made of iron , as a. a device with a handle and flat, smooth undersurface, used, when heated, for pressing clothes or cloth; flatiron b. a rodlike device with a brand at one end, heated for branding cattle : in full branding iron 3. [pl.] iron shackles or chains 4. firm strength; power 5. Slang a pistol 6. Golf any of a set of numbered clubs with metal heads having various lofts; specif., thenumber 2 iron with little loft, used chiefly for relatively long fairway shots; the number 5 iron with medium loft; and the number 9 iron with much loft, used chiefly for short, lofted shots to the green 7. Medicine a tonic or other preparation containing iron adjective 8. of or consisting of iron 9. like iron , as a. firm; unyielding an iron will b. capable of great endurance; strong an iron constitution 10. cruel; merciless verb transitive 11. to furnish or cover with iron 12. to put (a prisoner) in irons 13. to press (clothes or cloth) smooth or flat with a hot iron verb intransitive 14. to iron clothes or cloth Idioms: have many (or several, etc.) irons in the fire in irons iron out strike while the iron is hot Word origin ME iren < OE (chiefly poetic & prob. dissimilated), var. of isern, isen akin to Goth eisarn) < Gmc īsarna, akin to early Celt isarno, prob. via Illyrian eisarno- < IE base eis-, to move vigorously; strong, holy (> ire): orig. sense prob. “the strong metal,” in contrast to the softer bronze More idioms containing iron with an iron fist strike while the iron is hot cast iron COBUILD Collocations iron absorb iron Image of iron © SukanPhoto, shutterstock Examples of 'iron' in a sentence iron It is quite terrifying to have people trying to hit your car with iron bars. Times, Sunday Times (2016) But they should wait a while until bugs get ironed out. The Sun (2016) He struck while the iron was hot. The Sun (2017) The iron fist is a thing of the past. The Sun (2017) Typical requirements include wearing clean and ironed clothes and having a neat hairstyle. The Sun (2017) And get others to iron their own shirts in future. The Sun (2016) Can the man not afford a decent shirt (ironed preferably! Times, Sunday Times (2017) Don't iron clothes that are to be stored, and keep them away from starch. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Gone were the lines of identical models with ironed hair. Times, Sunday Times (2009) We will need to show an iron discipline. The Sun (2013) Now she wore a leg iron and walked with sticks. Claudia Hammond EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER: A Journey Through the Science of Feelings (2005) Striking while the iron is hot is key. The Sun (2013) Her thing was freshly ironed cotton sheets and blankets. Times, Sunday Times (2012) This victory confirmed him as the undisputed iron man of the sporting world. The Sun (2014) But his grip was an iron vice. Iain Gale Man of Honour (2007) Heat a flat cast iron grill or heavy frying pan. Times, Sunday Times (2006) You would get slightly less iron if using chicken. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Helps the body to absorb iron from food. Times, Sunday Times (2008) There his iron determination came to the fore. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Two cheeky colleagues commented on how well ironed my shirts are. Times, Sunday Times (2012) They have already been used to record a confrontation with a man brandishing an iron bar. Times, Sunday Times (2014) There was talk of too much stress and too many irons in the fire. Christianity Today (2000) Remove the iron and allow it to cool. Chapman, C. & Horsley, M. & Small, E. Technology Basic Facts (1990) Make it more bearable by investing in a powerful steam iron. Times, Sunday Times (2015) How many other men admit they iron their clothes each time they are about to wear them? Times, Sunday Times (2010) Luckily he has an iron constitution. Times, Sunday Times (2013) We thought his heart was made from coldest, hardest iron. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Most experiments have suggested that oxygen must be present -- probably in the form of iron oxide dissolved in molten iron. Richard Fortey THE EARTH: An Intimate History (2004) Heat a heavy iron pan. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Wait for colour to fade, rinse, dry and iron. The Sun (2014) The British constitution is a device of the lightest plastic, not the hardest iron. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Word lists with iron chemical In other languages iron British English: iron /ˈaɪən/ NOUN metal Iron is a strong, hard, grey metal. American English: iron Arabic: حَدِيدٌ Brazilian Portuguese: ferro Chinese: 铁 Croatian: željezo Czech: železo Danish: jern Dutch: ijzer European Spanish: hierro Finnish: rauta French: fer German: Eisen Greek: σίδερο Italian: ferro Japanese: 鉄 Korean: 철 금속 Norwegian: jern Polish: żelazko European Portuguese: ferro Romanian: fier Russian: железо Latin American Spanish: hierro Swedish: strykjärn Thai: เหล็ก Turkish: demir Ukrainian: залізо Vietnamese: sắt British English: iron /ˈaɪən/ VERB If you iron clothes, you make them smooth using an iron. ...a freshly ironed shirt. I carried on ironing while she spoke. American English: iron Arabic: يَكْوِي Brazilian Portuguese: passar a ferro Chinese: 烫平 Croatian: glačati Czech: žehlit Danish: stryge med strygejern Dutch: strijken kleding European Spanish: planchar Finnish: silittää French: repasser vêtements German: bügeln Greek: σιδερώνω Italian: stirare Japanese: アイロンをかける Korean: 다림질하다 Norwegian: stryke Polish: uprasować European Portuguese: passar a ferro Romanian: a călca Russian: гладить с помощью утюга Latin American Spanish: planchar Swedish: stryka Thai: รีดด้วยเตารีด Turkish: ütülemek Ukrainian: прасувати Vietnamese: ủi quần áo British English: iron /ˈaɪən/ NOUN for pressing clothes An iron is a piece of equipment with a flat bottom that gets hot. You move the bottom over clothes to make them smooth. American English: iron Arabic: مِكْواة Brazilian Portuguese: ferro de passar roupa Chinese: 熨斗 Croatian: pegla Czech: žehlička Danish: strygejern Dutch: strijkijzer European Spanish: plancha Finnish: silitysrauta French: fer à repasser German: Bügeleisen Greek: σίδερο Italian: ferro Japanese: アイロン Korean: 다리미 Norwegian: strykejern Polish: żelazko European Portuguese: ferro de engomar Romanian: fier de călcat Russian: утюг Latin American Spanish: plancha Swedish: strykjärn Thai: เตารีด Turkish: ütü Ukrainian: праска Vietnamese: ủi British English: iron ADJECTIVE You can use iron to describe the character or behaviour of someone who is very firm in their decisions and actions, or who can control their feelings well. ...a man of icy nerve and iron will. American English: iron Brazilian Portuguese: de ferro Chinese: 坚强的 European Spanish: de hierro French: de fer German: eisern Italian: di ferro Japanese: 強固な Korean: >무쇠같이 강인한 European Portuguese: de ferro Latin American Spanish: de hierro All related terms of 'iron' beta iron a nonmagnetic allotrope of pure iron stable between 770° C and 910°C cast iron Cast iron is iron which contains a small amount of carbon. It is hard and cannot be bent so it has to be made into objects by casting . gem iron a heavy, usually cast-iron oven dish used for baking small cakes ( gems ) iron age The Iron Age was a period of time which began when people started making things from iron about three thousand years ago . Iron Dome Israel's mobile air defence system Iron Duke an administrative district , formerly a province , of New Zealand , on SW North Island : major livestock producer in New Zealand. Capital: Wellington . Pop: 492 500 (2013 est). Area: 28 153 sq km (10 870 sq miles) iron fist An iron fist policy or approach is one which deals with people and situations in a very strict and cruel way. Iron Gate a gorge of the River Danube on the border between Romania and Serbia . Length: 3 km (2 miles) iron gray a dark to medium gray like that of freshly broken cast iron iron grey a neutral or dark grey colour iron hand harsh or rigorous control; overbearing or autocratic force Iron Lady → the Iron Lady iron lung an airtight metal cylinder enclosing the entire body up to the neck and providing artificial respiration when the respiratory muscles are paralysed , as by poliomyelitis iron man a multi-event sporting contest requiring stamina , esp a triathlon of long-distance swimming , cycling , and running iron mask an iron covering for the face, supposedly used in the past to conceal the identity of a well-known prisoner iron ore rock or earth from which iron can be obtained iron out If you iron out difficulties, you resolve them and bring them to an end. iron pan a hard layer of precipitated iron salts often found below the surface of sands and gravels iron will a malleable ductile silvery-white ferromagnetic metallic element occurring principally in haematite and magnetite . It is widely used for structural and engineering purposes. Symbol: Fe; atomic no: 26; atomic wt: 55.847; valency : 2,3,4, or 6; relative density : 7.874; melting pt: 1538°C; boiling pt: 2862°C leg iron a shackle for a prisoner's leg lily iron a harpoon , the head of which is detachable long iron a club with a long shaft and an iron head the face of which has little slope , used for hitting long, low shots pig iron crude iron produced in a blast furnace and poured into moulds in preparation for making wrought iron, steels , alloys , etc pump iron to exercise with weights ; do body-building exercises soft iron iron that has a low carbon content and is easily magnetized and demagnetized with a small hysteresis loss tire iron a crowbar with a built-in socket wrench , for removing wheel covers and lug nuts of motor vehicles and for cranking a jack up or down absorb iron Iron is an element which usually takes the form of a hard , dark-grey metal. It is used to make steel , and also forms part of many tools , buildings, and vehicles . Very small amounts of iron occur in your blood and in food. alpha iron a magnetic allotrope of iron that is stable below 910° C ; ferrite angle iron an iron or a steel structural bar that has an L-shaped cross section cramp iron a strip of metal with its ends bent at right angles , used to bind masonry crance iron a metal ring or cap to which bobstays and shrouds are secured , at the forward end of a bowsprit delta iron an allotrope of iron that exists between 1400°C and the melting point of iron and has the same structure as alpha iron gamma iron an allotrope of iron that is nonmagnetic and exists between 910°C and 1400°C ingot iron a type of steel containing a small amount of carbon and very small quantities of other elements Iron Cross the highest decoration for bravery awarded to the German armed forces in wartime : instituted in 1813 iron-fisted ruthlessly autocratic ; despotic and brutal iron glance a red, grey , or black mineral, found as massive beds and in veins and igneous rocks. It is the chief source of iron . Composition : iron ( ferric ) oxide . Formula: Fe 2 O 3 . Crystal structure: hexagonal ( rhombohedral ) Iron Guard a Romanian fascist party that ceased to exist after World War II iron horse a steam-driven railway locomotive iron maiden a medieval instrument of torture , consisting of a hinged case (often shaped in the form of a woman) lined with iron spikes , which was forcibly closed on the victim iron oxide a compound of oxygen and iron iron pyrite → another name for iron pyrites iron sights conventional non-telescopic sights on a rifle scrap iron waste iron or used articles made of iron, often collected and reprocessed short iron a club , as a pitcher , pitching niblick, or niblick, with a short shaft and an iron head the face of which has great slope , for hitting approach shots steam iron A steam iron is an electric iron that produces steam from water that you put into it. The steam makes it easier to get the creases out of your clothes. toggle iron a whaling harpoon with a pivoting barb near its head to prevent a harpooned whale pulling free waffle iron an appliance used to cook waffles that has hinged indented plates that press a grid design into both sides of the waffle as it bakes white iron cast iron having most or all of its carbon in the form of cementite and exhibiting a silvery fracture branding-iron an iron heated and used for branding animals, etc Chinese translation of 'iron' iron (ˈaɪən) n (u) (= metal) 铁(鐵) (tiě) (c) (for clothes) 熨斗 (yùndǒu) (个(個), gè) adj [bar, railings] 铁(鐵)的 (tiě de) (fig) [will, discipline] 刚(剛)强(強)的 (gāngqiáng de) vt [clothes] 熨 (yùn) Derived Forms irons n pl (= chains) 镣(鐐)铐(銬) (liàokào) : to clap sb in irons 给(給)某人戴上镣(鐐)铐(銬) (gěi mǒurén dàishàng liàokào) 1 (noun) in the sense of flat iron Definition a small electrically heated device with a weighted flat bottom for pressing clothes This shirt will never need to see the underside of an iron. Synonyms flat iron steam iron electric iron 2 (noun) in the sense of tool Definition a tool made of iron a soldering iron Synonyms tool The best tool for the purpose is a pair of shears. machine I put a coin in the machine and pulled the lever. device This device can measure minute quantities of matter. instrument a thin tube-like optical instrument implement writing implements appliance We need to replace the washing machine and some other household appliances. apparatus He was rescued by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. gadget a handy gadget for slicing vegetables utensil The technique uses a single utensil to cook and serve. contraption (informal) an interesting musical contraption called a Theremin contrivance They wear simple clothes and shun modern contrivances. (modifier) in the sense of ferrous Definition made of iron The huge iron gate was locked. Synonyms ferrous ferric irony (adjective) in the sense of inflexible Definition very strong a person of icy nerve and iron will Synonyms inflexible They viewed him as stubborn, inflexible and dogmatic. hard He stamped his feet on the hard floor. strong I'm not strong enough to carry him. tough tough leather boots and trousers steel rigid rigid plastic containers adamant She is adamant that she will not resign. unconditional steely implacable the threat of invasion by a ruthless and implacable enemy indomitable a woman of indomitable will unyielding his unyielding attitude on this subject immovable On one issue, however, she was immovable. unbreakable unbending her unbending opposition to the old regime obdurate The administration have been obdurate defenders of the status quo. Opposites flexible , soft , weak , easy , yielding , bending , malleable , pliable phrasal verb See iron something out related words related adjectives ferricferrous related prefix ferro- Additional synonyms in the sense of adamant Definition unshakable in determination or purpose She is adamant that she will not resign. Synonyms determined, firm, fixed, stiff, rigid, set, relentless, stubborn, uncompromising, insistent, resolute, inflexible, unrelenting, inexorable, unyielding, intransigent, immovable, unbending, obdurate, unshakable in the sense of apparatus Definition a collection of equipment used for a particular purpose He was rescued by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus. Synonyms equipment, machine, tackle, gear, means, materials, device, tools, implements, mechanism, outfit, machinery, appliance, utensils, contraption (informal) in the sense of appliance Definition a machine or device that has a specific function We need to replace the washing machine and some other household appliances. Synonyms device, machine, tool, instrument, implement, mechanism, apparatus, gadget, waldo Synonyms of 'iron' iron Explore 'iron' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of contraption Definition a strange-looking device or gadget an interesting musical contraption called a Theremin Synonyms device, instrument, mechanism, apparatus, gadget, contrivance, waldo, rig in the sense of contrivance Definition the act or power of contriving They wear simple clothes and shun modern contrivances. Synonyms device, machine, equipment, gear, instrument, implement, mechanism, invention, appliance, apparatus, gadget, contraption (informal) in the sense of device Definition a machine or tool used for a particular purpose This device can measure minute quantities of matter. Synonyms gadget, machine, tool, instrument, implement, invention, appliance, apparatus, gimmick, utensil, contraption (informal), widget (informal), contrivance, waldo, gizmo or gismo (slang) in the sense of gadget Definition a small mechanical device or appliance a handy gadget for slicing vegetables Synonyms device, thing, appliance, machine, tool, implement, invention, instrument, novelty, apparatus, gimmick, utensil, contraption (informal), gizmo (slang), contrivance, waldo in the sense of hard Definition firm, solid, or rigid He stamped his feet on the hard floor. Synonyms tough, strong, firm, solid, stiff, compact, rigid, resistant, dense, compressed, stony, impenetrable, inflexible, unyielding, rocklike in the sense of immovable Definition unwilling to change one's opinions or beliefs On one issue, however, she was immovable. Synonyms inflexible, adamant, resolute, steadfast, constant, unyielding, unwavering, impassive, obdurate, unshakable, unchangeable, unshaken, stony-hearted, unimpressionable in the sense of implacable Definition unyielding the threat of invasion by a ruthless and implacable enemy Synonyms ruthless, cruel, relentless, uncompromising, intractable, inflexible, unrelenting, merciless, unforgiving, inexorable, unyielding, remorseless, pitiless, unbending, unappeasable in the sense of implement Definition a tool or other piece of equipment writing implements Synonyms tool, machine, device, instrument, appliance, apparatus, gadget, utensil, contraption (informal), contrivance, agent in the sense of indomitable Definition too strong to be defeated or discouraged a woman of indomitable will Synonyms invincible, resolute, steadfast, set, staunch, unbeatable, unyielding, unflinching, unconquerable, untameable in the sense of instrument Definition a tool or implement, esp. one used for precision work a thin tube-like optical instrument Synonyms tool, device, implement, mechanism, appliance, apparatus, gadget, utensil, contraption (informal), contrivance, waldo Additional synonyms in the sense of machine Definition an assembly of components arranged so as to perform a particular task and usually powered by electricity I put a coin in the machine and pulled the lever. Synonyms appliance, device, apparatus, engine (obsolete), tool, instrument, mechanism, gadget, contraption (informal), gizmo (informal), contrivance in the sense of obdurate Definition not to be persuaded The administration have been obdurate defenders of the status quo. Synonyms obstinate, firm, dogged, determined, fixed, iron, persistent, relentless, adamant, stubborn, intractable, inflexible, wilful, unrelenting, tenacious, inexorable, implacable, steadfast, unyielding, intransigent, immovable, headstrong, strong-minded, unbending, stiff-necked, unshakeable or unshakable, refractory, pig-headed, mulish, contumacious (literary), pertinacious, indurate (rare), proof against persuasion, unimpressible in the sense of rigid Definition physically unyielding or stiff rigid plastic containers Synonyms stiff, inflexible, hard, firm, taut, unbending, inelastic in the sense of strong Definition having physical power I'm not strong enough to carry him. Synonyms powerful, muscular, tough, capable, athletic, strapping, hardy, sturdy, stout, stalwart, burly, beefy (informal), virile, Herculean, sinewy, brawny, swole (slang), hench (informal) in the sense of tough Definition strong and difficult to break, cut, or tear tough leather boots and trousers Synonyms resilient, hard, resistant, durable, strong, firm, solid, stiff, rigid, rugged (US, Canadian), sturdy, inflexible, cohesive, tenacious, leathery, hard-wearing, robust in the sense of unbending Definition rigid or inflexible her unbending opposition to the old regime Synonyms inflexible, strict, rigid, firm, tough, severe, stubborn, hardline, uncompromising, resolute, intractable, unyielding in the sense of unyielding Definition remaining firm and determined his unyielding attitude on this subject Synonyms firm, tough, rigid, hardline, uncompromising, determined, relentless, adamant, stubborn, staunch, resolute, intractable, inflexible, inexorable, steadfast, obstinate, unwavering, immovable, unbending, obdurate, stiff-necked in the sense of utensil Definition a tool or container for practical use The technique uses a single utensil to cook and serve. Synonyms implement, tool, instrument, aid, machine, device, mechanism, appliance, apparatus, gadget, gimmick (informal), contraption, gizmo (informal), contrivance
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