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metallic

/mətælɪk/

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1 · adjective

resembling metal, especially in appearance or sound

金属的；金属般的

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The instrument produced a sharp metallic sound.
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这件乐器发出了尖锐的金属声。
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Pronunciation: /mətælɪk/

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