qua
rry
复数形式
quarries
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采石场, 矿场
a site where large quantities of rock, stone, or minerals are extracted from the Earth's crust for industrial use or construction purposes
- The quarry supplied limestone for the construction of the new highway.
采石场为新建高速公路提供了石灰石。
- Geologists inspect the quarry to assess the quality and quantity of the stone deposits.
地质学家检查采石场以评估石料的质量和数量。
- Quarrying operations involve heavy machinery and explosives to extract materials from the bedrock.
采石场作业涉及重型机械和炸药，以从基岩中提取材料。
- Environmental regulations govern quarry operations to minimize impacts on surrounding ecosystems.
环境法规管理采石场的运营，以最小化对周围生态系统的影响。
- Quarries may expose geological features that provide valuable insights into the Earth's history.
采石场可能会暴露出地质特征，这些特征为了解地球历史提供了宝贵的见解。
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猎物, 牺牲品
an animal pursued by a hunter or predator as prey
- The lion stalked its quarry through the tall grass.
狮子在高高的草丛中潜行追踪它的猎物。
- Hunters tracked their quarry across the snowy terrain.
猎人们在雪地上追踪他们的猎物。
- The hawk swooped down on its fleeing quarry.
鹰俯冲向它逃跑的猎物。
- The wolf chased its quarry relentlessly through the forest.
狼在森林中无情地追逐着它的猎物。
- The cheetah closed in on its quarry with astonishing speed.
猎豹以惊人的速度逼近了它的猎物。
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猎物, 目标
someone who is the target of pursuit, attack, or exploitation
- The journalist became the quarry of online trolls.
这位记者成了网络喷子的猎物。
- He was the quarry of relentless paparazzi.
他是无情的狗仔队的猎物。
- She felt like a quarry, cornered by gossip and scrutiny.
她感觉自己像个猎物，被流言蜚语和审视逼到了角落。
- The whistleblower became a quarry for powerful interests.
举报人成了强大利益集团的猎物。