🇬🇧🇨🇳 aluminum - 铝 : English Lesson

Meaning of "aluminum" ("铝"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Aluminum is a type of metal that is light in weight and shiny and silver in color. It is not as heavy as many other metals, so people use it to make things like soda cans, cooking pots, aluminum foil, and even parts of airplanes. It bends more easily than some metals, but it is still strong enough for many jobs. Because it does not rust like iron, aluminum is very useful for things that need to last a long time, even when they get wet.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I tried to sneak a cookie, but the aluminum foil made so much crinkly noise it basically screamed, “Cookie Thief!”

We built a rocket from cardboard and aluminum, and the only place it flew was straight into the living room lamp.

The airplane’s aluminum wings looked thin, so I was glad the pilot didn’t say, “We glued these on this morning.”

Mom said, “Cover the leftovers with aluminum,” so I turned the entire fridge into a shiny silver mystery box.

Aluminum is so recyclable that the can you drink from today could be melted and turned into a new can in just about 60 days!

She wrapped the pie in aluminum foil to keep it warm. A boy on the street tapped an aluminum can and smiled. Her old pan was aluminum, light and clean. He pointed at a shiny aluminum bike part and laughed. They shared warm pie, the aluminum glow soft in the sun, and felt happy.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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