A metal made by combining two or more elements.

• At least one component is a metal.
• Designed to improve properties like strength or corrosion resistance.

由两种或多种元素组合而成的金属。

• 至少一种成分为金属。
• 用于提高强度或耐腐蚀等性能。

An admixture that reduces purity or excellence.

• A base metal added to a precious metal.
• Figuratively, a quality that taints or dulls something.

降低纯度或品质的掺杂物。

• 加入贵金属中的低值金属。
• 引申为使事物逊色的因素。

To mix metals to create an alloy.

• To combine elements to modify material properties.

使金属混合成合金。

• 组合元素以改变材料性能。

To reduce the purity or value by mixing.

• To impair or moderate a feeling or quality.

通过掺杂而降低纯度或价值。

• 削弱或减轻某种情感或特质。