chrome
chrome — 名詞
1. a bright, silvery metal that gives a mirror-like finish and is applied as a thin
鉻；鍍鉻
用於保護及裝飾的金屬鍍層
a bright, silvery metal that gives a mirror-like finish and is applied as a thin protective coating over steel or other materials to prevent rust and improve appearance.
The Watanabe family chose chrome kitchen fixtures because the smooth surface wipes clean easily.
Watanabe 家選了鍍鉻廚房配件，因為平滑的亮面很容易擦拭乾淨。
collocation: chrome fixtures / chrome plating
Restoring the old car meant replacing every piece of rusted chrome on the bumpers.
修復那輛老車意味著要更換保險桿上每一塊生鏽的鍍鉻件。
context: automotive restoration
Dr. Okafor explained that chrome plating adds durability and a reflective finish to tools.
Okafor 博士說明，鍍鉻層既能增加工業工具的耐用度，也能帶來鏡面般的光澤。
The old diner had chrome stools at the counter that gleamed under the neon lights.
那間老式餐館的櫃檯前擺著鍍鉻高腳凳，在霓虹燈下閃閃發亮。
用法筆記
In everyday conversation, 'chrome' usually refers to the shiny plated coating on objects such as car parts, kitchen fittings, and furniture, rather than to the pure element chromium.
常見錯誤
chrome — 動詞
1. to apply a thin, bright layer of chromium onto a metal object, protecting it fro
鍍鉻
以電鍍法將鉻覆於金屬表面
to apply a thin, bright layer of chromium onto a metal object, protecting it from rust and giving it a shiny, mirror-like appearance.
The factory chromes new motorcycle handlebars before assembly so road salt does not damage them.
那間工廠在組裝前先為新的機車把手鍍鉻，以免道路鹽分侵蝕金屬。
active voice: chrome + metal object
Aiko chromed her bicycle rims so they would not rust in the coastal air.
Aiko 決定把她的單車輪圈鍍上鉻，這樣在沿海潮濕的空氣中就不會生鏽。
The old brass lamp was chromed by a specialist and now looks like new.
那盞舊黃銅燈由專業師傅鍍了鉻，現在看起來跟新的一樣。
The restoration team chromed every metal part of the antique motorcycle to bring back its original showroom shine.
修復團隊為那輛古董機車的每一個金屬零件鍍鉻，重現當年展售時的亮麗光澤。
- plate
a more general term for applying a metal coating; 'chrome-plate' is a common compound form
- electroplate
more technical; specifies the electrochemical method used in chroming
文法句型
chrome + noun (object being plated)
be chromed (passive)
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice ('be chromed') when describing the finished object. The object of the verb is the item that receives the coating.
常見錯誤
2. to treat fabric, yarn, or other material with a chromium solution so that dyes h
鉻處理
以鉻化合物處理紡織品以固色
to treat fabric, yarn, or other material with a chromium solution so that dyes hold firmly and do not fade when washed or exposed to light.
The textile mill chromes wool yarn before dyeing it to achieve deep, lasting colours.
這間紡織廠在染色前先用鉻處理羊毛紗線，以獲得鮮豔且持久的顏色。
technical: dye-preparation process
Artisan dyers chrome silk before adding natural dyes to make the colours hold fast.
工匠染匠在添加天然染料前會先對絲綢進行鉻處理，讓顏色牢牢附著。
Traditional dyers still chrome their yarns by hand, soaking them in a special chemical bath to lock in the dye.
傳統染匠仍然用手工方式為紗線進行鉻處理，將紗線浸入特製化學槽中以鎖住染料。
In traditional textile mills, dyers chromed cotton fabric by soaking it in a chromium solution to fix the colour.
在傳統紡織廠裡，染匠會將棉布浸泡在鉻溶液中進行處理，以固定顏色。
- mordant
the broader chemical process of fixing dyes; chroming is one specific type of mordanting
文法句型
chrome + noun (fabric, yarn, or other material)
用法筆記
Almost entirely limited to textile dyeing and industrial chemistry. Rare in everyday conversation; you are more likely to see the related adjective 'chrome-mordanted' in technical writing.