| 释义 |
bul·lion
\ˈbu̇lyən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English bullioun gold or silver as metal measurable by weight, from Anglo-French bullion mint, probably from Middle French bouillir, boillir to boil — more at boil
1.
a. : gold or silver considered merely as so much metal without regard to any value imparted to it by its form
< the bullion contained in a silver dollar >
specifically : uncoined gold or silver in the shape of bars, ingots, or comparable masses
b. : metal in the mass
< lead bullion >
2. obsolete : a place where precious metals are tested, minted, or exchanged
3. obsolete : an ornamental metal boss used on harness, jewelry, or other objects
4.
a. : lace of gold or silver threads used especially formerly in church vestments, robes of state, or other formal costumes
b. : cord with a core usually of wire or cotton covered with textile or metal threads of gold, silver, or other color and used especially to form braids or twisted fringes (as for military insignia or ornamentation); also : braid or fringe so made
5. : bull's-eye 4a |