首页英语词典tintin英英释意

tin

英 [tɪn] 美[tɪn]
  • n. 锡;罐头,罐;马口铁
  • adj. 锡制的
  • vt. 涂锡于;给…包马口铁
  • n. (Tin)人名;(缅、柬)丁;(印尼)婷;(越)信;(泰、土)廷

英英释意


1. a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
2. metal container for storing dry foods such as tea or flour
3. airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.