Unit 3 - Lesson 2

橡胶, 橡皮

The mechanic replaced the worn-out tires with new rubber ones.

机械师用新的橡胶轮胎更换了磨损的轮胎。

木材, 木柴

He chopped the wood into small pieces to use as firewood.

他把木头劈成小块用作柴火。

火药, 黑火药

Gunpowder, also known as black powder, is a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur.

火药，又称黑火药，是硝酸钾、木炭和硫磺的混合物。

玻璃杯, 杯子

Sarah enjoyed her milkshake in a thick glass with a straw.

莎拉用一根吸管在一个厚厚的玻璃杯里享用她的奶昔。

皮革

He decided to invest in a high-quality leather jacket that would last for years and only get better with age.

他决定投资一件高质量的皮革夹克，这件夹克可以穿很多年，而且只会随着时间的推移变得更好。

金属

Iron is a commonly used metal in construction and manufacturing.

铁是建筑和制造中常用的金属。

纸, 张

She wrote a letter on a piece of paper and mailed it to her friend.

她在一张纸上写了一封信，然后寄给了她的朋友。

塑料

Many household items, such as containers and toys, are made from plastic.

许多家居用品，如容器和玩具，都是由塑料制成的。

瓷器, 白色陶瓷

Porcelain is known for its strength and elegant appearance.

瓷器以其强度和优雅的外观而闻名。

青铜, 青铜合金

Engineers selected phosphor bronze for the marine bearings because of its resistance to saltwater erosion.

工程师选择了磷青铜用于船舶轴承，因为它耐盐水侵蚀。

棉花, 棉纤维

The farmer harvested the cotton from the fields during late summer.

农民在夏末从田地里收获了棉花。

牛仔布, 丹宁布

She wore her favorite denim jeans, which had a perfectly worn-in feel and fit.

她穿着她最喜欢的牛仔布牛仔裤，感觉和合身都恰到好处。

黄金

She wore a necklace adorned with a pendant made of gold.

她戴了一条饰有金制吊坠的项链。

铁, 金属

Iron is commonly used in construction to make buildings and bridges.

铁通常用于建筑中制造建筑物和桥梁。

莱卡, 弹性纤维

The new yoga pants are made of lycra, giving them a snug and comfortable fit perfect for stretching exercises.

新的瑜伽裤是由莱卡制成的，使它们具有紧身和舒适的合身性，非常适合伸展运动。

丝绸

She draped a silk scarf around her neck, enjoying the cool, smooth texture against her skin.

她把一条丝绸围巾披在脖子上，享受着那凉爽光滑的质地贴在皮肤上的感觉。

银, 银色金属

She wore a necklace adorned with a pendant made of silver.

她戴了一条饰有银制吊坠的项链。

羊毛, 绒

His sweater was made of luxurious wool that kept him cozy.

他的毛衣是用让他保持舒适的豪华羊毛制成的。