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be + made of + sandstone
砂岩作为材料名词时通常不可数。
The ancient temple was made of sandstone.
这座古老的寺庙是用砂岩建造的。
砂岩，一种由砂粒被黏土或石英等胶结物胶结而成的沉积岩
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砂岩，一种由砂粒被黏土或石英等胶结物胶结而成的沉积岩
a sedimentary rock formed from sand grains cemented together by minerals like clay or quartz
The ancient temple was made of sandstone.
这座古老的寺庙是用砂岩建造的。
由砂的固结和压实形成的沉积岩,以粘土等为胶结物。
A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.
一种由砂粒和黏土、石英等胶结物固结而成的沉积岩
a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
The ancient cliff was made of red sandstone, giving it a striking appearance.
古老的悬崖由红色砂岩构成，外观引人注目。
Sandstone is often used as a building material because it is durable and easy to carve.
沙岩常被用作建筑材料，因为它耐用且易于雕刻。
The canyon walls displayed layers of sandstone that had formed millions of years ago.
峡谷的岩壁展示了数百万年前形成的砂岩层。
砂岩作为材料名词时通常不可数。
The ancient temple was made of sandstone.
这座古老的寺庙是用砂岩建造的。
可数时指一种或一块砂岩。
They discovered a rare red sandstone formation.
他们发现了一个罕见的红色砂岩地层。
The cliff shows a thick layer of sandstone.
悬崖上显示出厚厚的砂岩层。
Not this
I sandstoned the wall to make it look natural.
Use this
I used sandstone on the wall to make it look natural.
‘sandstone’ 是名词，不能直接用作动词。应使用 ‘use sandstone’ 或 ‘apply sandstone’。
Not this
This sculpture is made of sand, so it is very durable.
Use this
This sculpture is made of sandstone, so it is very durable.
‘sand’ 与 ‘sandstone’ 不同。‘sand’ 指散沙，而 ‘sandstone’ 是岩石。此处应用 ‘sandstone’ 表示材料。
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砂岩悬崖
The sandstone cliff eroded over centuries.
砂岩悬崖经过几个世纪的侵蚀。
砂岩地层
Geologists studied the ancient sandstone formation.
地质学家研究了古老的砂岩地层。
砂岩洞穴
They explored a deep sandstone cave.
他们探索了一个深深的砂岩洞穴。
砂岩采石场
The sandstone quarry supplied building materials.
砂岩采石场供应建筑材料。
砂岩层
The sandstone layer contains fossil footprints.
砂岩层中含有化石脚印。
砂岩表面
The sandstone surface was rough and porous.
砂岩表面粗糙且多孔。
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砂岩（sandstone）：想象沙子（sand）被压实成了石头（stone）。
语域：neutral 常见场景：地质学、岩石学、建筑材料 砂岩是一个标准的岩石学名词，在学术、技术及日常描述中均适用，不偏向特别正式或非正式，因此register设为中性。
通常作为不可数名词，但表示不同种类时可用复数。
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