C1 adjective 中性

bronze

/brɒnz/

Describing something made of or resembling the alloy of copper and tin, characterized by a yellowish-brown metallic luster. In a competitive context, it specifically refers to the third-place rank or award within a tiered system.

例句

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1

The sunset cast a warm bronze glow over the calm waters of the harbor.

The sunset cast a warm bronze glow over the calm waters of the harbor.

2

The institution's collection includes several significant bronze artifacts from the Shang dynasty.

The institution's collection includes several significant bronze artifacts from the Shang dynasty.

3

I've been out in the sun all day trying to get a nice bronze tan.

I've been out in the sun all day trying to get a nice bronze tan.

词族

名词
bronze
Verb
bronze
形容词
bronze
相关
bronzer
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记忆技巧

Think of the Olympic podium: Bronze is the 'B' metal for the 'Bottom' of the three winners.

快速测验

The museum's grand entrance was adorned with two massive _____ lions that had turned green with age.

正确!

正确答案是: bronze

例句

1

The sunset cast a warm bronze glow over the calm waters of the harbor.

everyday

The sunset cast a warm bronze glow over the calm waters of the harbor.

2

The institution's collection includes several significant bronze artifacts from the Shang dynasty.

formal

The institution's collection includes several significant bronze artifacts from the Shang dynasty.

3

I've been out in the sun all day trying to get a nice bronze tan.

informal

I've been out in the sun all day trying to get a nice bronze tan.

4

Metallurgical analysis reveals that the bronze alloy used in these tools contains approximately ten percent tin.

academic

Metallurgical analysis reveals that the bronze alloy used in these tools contains approximately ten percent tin.

5

Our bronze package provides entry-level access to the software suite and email-only support.

business

Our bronze package provides entry-level access to the software suite and email-only support.

词族

名词
bronze
Verb
bronze
形容词
bronze
相关
bronzer

常见搭配

bronze medal bronze medal
bronze statue bronze statue
bronze age bronze age
bronze plaque bronze plaque
bronze skin bronze skin

常用短语

bronze medal finish

bronze medal finish

bronze age

bronze age

bronze medalist

bronze medalist

容易混淆的词

bronze vs brass

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc and is yellower, while bronze is copper and tin and is browner.

bronze vs copper

Copper is a pure chemical element with a reddish-orange hue, whereas bronze is a harder alloy.

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使用说明

When used as an adjective for skin, 'bronze' suggests a healthy, sun-kissed tan. In hierarchy systems (like membership levels), 'bronze' is almost always the lowest or third tier.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'bronzed' and 'bronze' interchangeably; 'bronzed' usually implies the process of becoming bronze (like skin or a preserved baby shoe), whereas 'bronze' is the material or inherent color.

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记忆技巧

Think of the Olympic podium: Bronze is the 'B' metal for the 'Bottom' of the three winners.

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词源

Derived from the Italian 'bronzo' and possibly the Persian 'birinj', meaning copper.

语法模式

Attributive use only (placed before nouns) Non-gradable when referring to the material Can be used as a noun to refer to an object made of the metal
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文化背景

The concept of a 'bronze medal' for third place was standardized in the 1904 Olympic Games.

快速测验

The museum's grand entrance was adorned with two massive _____ lions that had turned green with age.

正确!

正确答案是: bronze

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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