iron
iron — 名詞
1. a grey metal found in rocks and soil throughout the world. When combined with ca
鐵
一種灰色金屬，用於煉鋼
a grey metal found in rocks and soil throughout the world. When combined with carbon, it creates steel — a material used in everything from buildings to vehicles to everyday tools.
The bridge is made of strong iron that can support heavy trucks.
這座橋是用堅固的鐵建造的，能夠支撐重型卡車。
collocation: made of iron
Iron ore is taken from mines and turned into steel in large factories.
鐵礦從礦場開採出來後，在大型工廠裡煉成鋼。
collocation: iron ore
Reema learned that iron is one of the most common elements on Earth.
Reema 學到鐵是地球上最常見的元素之一。
The old gate was built from iron and had lasted for over a hundred years.
那扇舊大門是用鐵打造的，使用超過一百年了。
文法句型
uncountable noun
用法筆記
Uncountable — do not say 'an iron' when referring to the metal. 'An iron' means the tool for clothes (sense 3) or a golf club (sense 4).
常見錯誤
2. a dietary mineral that the body uses to make haemoglobin, the protein that moves
鐵質
血液及食物中的營養素
a dietary mineral that the body uses to make haemoglobin, the protein that moves oxygen through the bloodstream. It is found naturally in foods such as red meat, spinach, and beans.
Spinach and red meat are good sources of iron for a healthy diet.
菠菜和紅肉是健康飲食中鐵質的良好來源。
collocation: sources of iron
Caio's doctor said he needed more iron in his meals to feel less tired.
Caio 的醫生說他需要在飲食中攝取更多鐵質，才不會那麼容易疲倦。
collocation: more iron
The nutrition label shows that this cereal contains ten percent of your daily iron.
營養標示顯示，這種麥片含有每日所需鐵質的百分之十。
People who do not get enough iron may develop a condition called anaemia.
攝取鐵質不足的人可能會罹患貧血。
文法句型
uncountable noun
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense. 'An iron' never means a dose or type of this nutrient. Use 'iron' alone or with quantity phrases like 'a source of iron'.
3. an electrical household tool with a heated metal plate on the bottom that you sl
熨斗
用於燙平衣物的電器
an electrical household tool with a heated metal plate on the bottom that you slide over clothes to press out wrinkles.
Maeve turned off the iron after finishing her shirts for the week.
Maeve 燙完一週要穿的襯衫後，就把熨斗關掉了。
collocation: turned off the iron
This steam iron works best when you use it on cotton fabric.
這支蒸氣熨斗用在棉質布料上效果最好。
collocation: steam iron
Lien bought a new iron that shuts off automatically if left alone.
Lien 買了一支新的熨斗，放著不動時會自動斷電。
Salma plugged in the iron and waited a few minutes for it to heat up.
Salma 接上熨斗電源，等幾分鐘讓它加熱。
文法句型
countable noun
用法筆記
Countable — 'an iron' and 'irons' work normally. Distinguish from sense 1 (the metal), which is uncountable.
常見錯誤
4. a golf club with a slanted metal head, designed for striking the ball at medium
鐵桿
高爾夫球桿的一種
a golf club with a slanted metal head, designed for striking the ball at medium range and guiding it toward the green.
Christopher chose a seven-iron to hit the ball onto the green.
Christopher 選了一支七號鐵桿，想把球打上果嶺。
collocation: seven-iron
Folake practised with her five-iron at the driving range all morning.
Folake 整個早上都在練習場揮她的五號鐵桿。
collocation: five-iron
The golfer's bag contained three woods and eight irons of different sizes.
那位高爾夫球選手的球袋裡有三支木桿和八支不同尺寸的鐵桿。
Aaron took a swing with his nine-iron and landed the ball near the hole.
Aaron 揮起九號鐵桿，把球打到了洞口附近。
- club
the general term for any golf club including woods, irons, and putters
文法句型
countable noun
用法筆記
Irons are numbered by their angle — a lower number (e.g. 3-iron) hits the ball farther but with a lower arc; a higher number (e.g. 9-iron) gives a shorter but higher shot.
5. a metal implement that is forged from iron, often heated for purposes such as br
鐵器
用鐵製成的工具
a metal implement that is forged from iron, often heated for purposes such as branding livestock or shaping materials.
The rancher used a branding iron to mark the calves with his ranch symbol.
牧場主人用烙印鐵在牛犢身上烙下農場的標記。
collocation: branding iron
The museum displays a branding iron that farmers used over a century ago.
博物館展示了一把農民在一個多世紀前使用的烙印鐵。
collocation: branding iron
The electrician used a hot soldering iron to fix the broken circuit in the computer.
電工用熱烙鐵修好了電腦裡斷掉的電路。
The craftsman used a long iron to stir the burning coals in the forge.
工匠用一根長鐵棒在鍛造爐中攪拌燃燒的煤炭。
- tool
a broader, more common term for any instrument used for work
文法句型
countable noun
用法筆記
This sense is rarer in modern everyday English but still common in historical or craft contexts like blacksmithing.
6. heavy metal chains wrapped around a prisoner's arms or legs to stop them from mo
鐐銬
約束囚犯的鐵鍊
heavy metal chains wrapped around a prisoner's arms or legs to stop them from moving or running away.
The prisoners were led into the court with heavy irons around their legs.
囚犯們腳上拖著沉重的鐐銬被帶進法庭。
collocation: heavy irons
In the film, the captured soldiers were clapped in irons and locked in a cell.
電影中，被俘的士兵被戴上鐐銬關進牢房。
collocation: clapped in irons
The historical museum shows the rusty irons that were once used on prisoners.
歷史博物館展示著當年用來束縛囚犯的生鏽鐐銬。
The guard unlocked the irons so the prisoner could walk more freely.
警衛解開鐐銬，讓囚犯可以走動得更自由一些。
文法句型
always plural: irons
用法筆記
Always used in the plural form 'irons'. Never 'an iron' for this sense. This usage is mainly historical or literary.
常見錯誤
iron — 動詞
1. to press clothing or fabric using a hot tool in order to make the surface smooth
熨燙
用熨斗燙平衣物
to press clothing or fabric using a hot tool in order to make the surface smooth and remove wrinkles.
Élise irons her work shirts every Sunday evening before the new week starts.
Élise 每週日晚上都會熨燙下週要穿的上班襯衫。
transitive: irons + object
Rin quickly ironed the creases out of her cotton dress before the party.
Rin 在派對前迅速把洋裝上的皺褶熨平了。
collocation: ironed out creases
The hotel staff will iron your suit for a small extra charge.
飯店人員可以幫你熨燙西裝，只需酌收少許費用。
This shirt needs to be ironed while it is still slightly damp.
這件襯衫在還微濕的時候燙效果最好。
My grandmother taught me how to iron when I was twelve years old.
我奶奶在我十二歲的時候教了我怎麼燙衣服。
- press
more formal; often used by dry cleaners or in professional settings
文法句型
iron + object (clothes, shirt)
iron (no object)
iron + adverb
用法筆記
Can be used transitively ('iron a shirt') or intransitively ('I need to iron'). The phrasal verb 'iron out' has a separate, figurative meaning — see phrasal verbs.
常見錯誤
iron — 形容詞
1. having or showing great physical or mental strength that cannot be easily change
鋼鐵般的
非常堅定或堅強的
having or showing great physical or mental strength that cannot be easily changed or weakened — for example, an iron will that keeps someone going through difficulties, or an iron grip that holds something very tightly.
The team showed an iron determination to win the championship this season.
這支球隊展現了鋼鐵般的決心，要在本季贏得冠軍。
collocation: iron determination
Saira's iron will helped her recover from a serious injury and return to running.
Saira 憑著鋼鐵般的意志從重傷中康復，重返賽場跑步。
collocation: iron will
The old woman kept an iron grip on her bag at the crowded station.
那位老婦人以鋼鐵般的手緊緊握住她的包包不放。
The athlete's iron discipline meant she never missed a single training session all year.
那位運動員擁有鋼鐵般的自律，一整年從未錯過任何一次訓練。
The company founder was a man of iron will who built the business from scratch.
那位公司創辦人是個具有鋼鐵般意志的人，白手起家創業。
- steely
similar meaning but slightly more literary; 'steely resolve'
- firm
less intense; can stand alone as a predicate adjective ('He is firm')
- unyielding
more formal and less common in everyday speech
文法句型
iron + noun (determination, will, grip, discipline)
用法筆記
Almost always used in fixed or semi-fixed collocations — common ones include 'iron will', 'iron discipline', 'iron determination', 'iron grip', and 'iron fist'. It does not usually stand alone ('He is iron').