coal
noun
Definitions of coal noun
- C1Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A hard, black mineral substance extracted from the earth, that can be burned to generate heat or power; also, a single piece of this substance.
煤炭
This factory uses coal as its primary energy source.
這家工廠以煤炭作為主要能源。
Burning coal releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
燃燒煤炭會釋放二氧化碳到大氣中。
The region is known for its abundant coal deposits.
該地區以其豐富的煤炭儲量聞名。
Idioms
- carry/take coals to Newcastle
To do something unnecessary or redundant; to do something pointless because it is already abundant in the place or with the person you are giving it to.
多此一舉
• Trying to teach him how to use a computer is like carrying coals to Newcastle; he's a computer expert.
試圖教他如何使用電腦就像是把煤運到紐卡斯爾；他已經是電腦專家了。
- haul/drag someone over the coals
To reprimand or scold someone severely for doing something that is disapproved of.
取得訓斥
• The manager hauled him over the coals for not completing the report.
經理因為他沒有完成報告而嚴厲斥責他。