iron
noun
Definitions of iron noun
metal(金屬)
- B1Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A common greyish metal chemical element, known for its strength, used in steel production and found in trace amounts in blood.
鐵
Iron is prone to rusting.
鐵容易生鏽。
The liver is a rich source of iron in one's diet.
肝臟是飲食中鐵的豐富來源。
iron ore
鐵礦石
tool(工具)
- B1Countable(可數名詞)
An appliance used to smooth clothes, typically with a handle and a flat base, usually heated by electricity.
熨斗
I need a new steam iron.
我需要一個新的蒸汽熨斗。
This compact travel iron is perfect for packing.
這款緊湊型旅行熨斗非常適合打包。
Please remove the iron from the ironing board.
請把熨斗從熨衣板上拿開。
sport(運動)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A golf club with an iron or steel head used for hitting the ball in golf.
（高爾夫球用）鐵杆
He usually uses a seven iron for mid-range shots.
他通常使用七號鐵桿來打中距離球。
She used an iron to hit the ball onto the green.
她使用鐵桿將球打到果嶺上。
He needs to practice using different irons.
他需要練習使用不同的鐵桿。
Phrases of iron noun
- irons
Chains used to restrain someone to prevent escape or movement.
铁鏈
• The criminals were put in irons to prevent them from escaping.
這些罪犯被戴上鐐銬以防止他們逃跑。
verb
Definitions of iron verb
- B1Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To make clothes smooth and flat by using an iron.
熨；熨平
I iron my shirts every morning.
我每天早上都燙我的襯衫。
These pants need to be ironed.
這些褲子需要燙一下。
She ironed her clothes, ready to go out.
她燙好了衣服，準備出門。
adjective
Definitions of iron adjective
- Before noun(前置形容詞)
Being very strong physically, mentally, or emotionally.
堅強的；鋼鐵般的
She showed an iron will when facing the challenges.
她在面對挑戰時展現了鋼鐵般的意志。
He overcame the difficulties with iron determination.
他以鋼鐵般的決心克服了困難。
She needs iron discipline to accomplish her goals.
她需要鋼鐵般的紀律來實現她的目標。
Idioms
- have a few, several, etc. irons in the fire
To be engaged in multiple activities or projects simultaneously, or to have several options or plans available.
同時有多項事務在進行，或有多種備案。
• She has several writing projects going on at once; she has a lot of irons in the fire.
她同時進行多個寫作項目；她有很多事情在進行中。
- rule something with an iron hand/fist
To govern or control someone or a group of people very strictly and with absolute authority.
以鐵腕手段嚴厲控制或管轄某人或某群人。
• The president ruled the company with an iron fist, ensuring that all employees followed the rules.
總統以鐵腕手段管理公司，確保所有員工都遵守規定。
- an iron hand/fist in a velvet glove
Describes someone who appears gentle and kind but is actually very firm and determined in their actions and decisions.
外柔內剛
• She managed the company with 'an iron hand in a velvet glove,' appearing kind but being very strict in her demands.
她以『外柔內剛』的方式管理公司，表面和善但要求非常嚴格。
Phrasal Verbs of iron
- iron something out
to eliminate issues or devise solutions
消除；解決問題
• At the meeting, we addressed all the issues in the project and worked to find solutions, ultimately succeeding in ironing out the concerns.
在會議上，我們討論了專案中的所有問題並努力尋找解決方案，最終成功消除了顧慮。