Word · Frequency #9096
sandstones
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
sandstones is the plural of sandstone.
a sedimentary rock formed from sand grains cemented together by minerals like clay or quartz
- 1.
A sedimentary rock produced by the consolidation and compaction of sand, cemented with clay etc.
由砂的固结和压实形成的沉积岩,以粘土等为胶结物。
- 2.
a sedimentary rock consisting of sand consolidated with some cement (clay or quartz etc.)
一种由砂粒和黏土、石英等胶结物固结而成的沉积岩
由砂的固结和压实形成的沉积岩,以粘土等为胶结物。；一种由砂粒和黏土、石英等胶结物固结而成的沉积岩；沙岩；[化] 砂岩
In use
The ancient cliff was made of red sandstone, giving it a striking appearance.
Sandstone is often used as a building material because it is durable and easy to carve.
The canyon walls displayed layers of sandstone that had formed millions of years ago.
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。
a/an + adjective + sandstone
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。
layer/stratum of sandstone
Connections
Collocations
- sandstone cliff
- 砂岩悬崖
- The sandstone cliff eroded over centuries.砂岩悬崖经过几个世纪的侵蚀。
- sandstone formation
- 砂岩地层
- Geologists studied the ancient sandstone formation.地质学家研究了古老的砂岩地层。
- sandstone cave
- 砂岩洞穴
- They explored a deep sandstone cave.他们探索了一个深深的砂岩洞穴。
- sandstone quarry
- 砂岩采石场
- The sandstone quarry supplied building materials.砂岩采石场供应建筑材料。
- sandstone layer
- 砂岩层
- The sandstone layer contains fossil footprints.砂岩层中含有化石脚印。
- sandstone surface
Learner notes
Memory Tip
砂岩（sandstone）：想象沙子（sand）被压实成了石头（stone）。
Context & Register
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。
Grammar Note
通常作为不可数名词，但表示不同种类时可用复数。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words rhyme with the '-stone' part of 'sandstone' (/stoʊn/). No misleading lookalikes are included.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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