두 가지 이상의 금속 원소를 혼합하여 만든 새로운 금속 물질.
A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.
예문:
"Modern aircraft are built using a specialized aluminum alloy to ensure they are both light and strong."
"Steel is a common alloy consisting primarily of iron and a small amount of carbon."
서로 다른 금속들을 섞어서 새로운 합금을 만들다.
To mix different metals together to create a material with specific physical properties.
예문:
"Manufacturers often alloy copper with zinc to produce brass for musical instruments."
"The gold was alloyed with silver to increase its durability for daily wear."
부정적인 요소를 더하여 순수한 상태나 가치를 떨어뜨리거나 완화하다.
To debase or spoil something by adding an inferior or contrasting element.
예문:
"The excitement of the victory was alloyed by the news of their captain's injury."
"He tried to alloy his harsh criticism with a bit of humor to soften the blow."
귀금속에 섞인 비금속이나 가치를 떨어뜨리는 불순물.
An inferior metal mixed with a precious one, or anything that reduces the purity of a substance or quality.
예문:
"The purity of the gold coin was questioned due to the presence of a cheap alloy."
"There is no alloy in his kindness; it is completely sincere."