shale

名詞

UK/ʃeɪl/
US/ʃeɪl/

定義 shale 名詞

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    A type of fine-grained, sedimentary rock, typically gray in color, formed from hardened clay or mud that readily splits into thin layers.

    页岩

    • Shale is a common rock formation in many regions.

      页岩是许多地区常见的岩石构造。

    • Fossils of many ancient marine creatures can be found in shale.

      许多古代海洋生物的化石可以在页岩中找到。

    • Shale is often used in the production of building materials such as bricks and cement.

      页岩常用于生产砖块和水泥等建筑材料。