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单词 chrome
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Definition of chrome in English:

chrome

noun krəʊmkroʊm
mass noun
  • 1Chromium plate as a decorative or protective finish on motor-vehicle fittings and other objects.

    镀铬层

    as modifier a chrome bumper
    Example sentencesExamples
    • There are several polished chrome and leather fittings for the bathroom including shelf brackets, towel loops, cord-pulls and soap dishes.
    • At the Farnsworth House the two bathrooms, in cool contrast, have pristine travertine floors and walls and chrome plumbing fittings.
    • Other options include brushed or polished bronze, brushed brass, chrome, stainless steel finishes, and two types of gates.
    • The shower room has a quarry tiled floor with deep blue inlaid mosaic tiling and chrome fittings, while the main bedroom has an en suite bathroom decorated in similar style.
    • A complete set of polished or satin chrome fittings can cost anything from €100 to €350.
    • The home accents are embellished with an antique effect with the help of a variety of plating like bronze, silver, nickel, chrome, pewter and black nickel.
    • The most noticeable change is to the famous seven-slot grille, now finished in polished chrome and incorporating a pair of fog lights while larger, protruding side sills provide a wider stance.
    • Modelled on the American diner of the 1950s, the chrome and Formica interior has become a classic in its own right.
    • Materials and finishes include pewter, silk steel, sparkling chrome and brushed stainless steel.
    • Made in a multitude of styles and configurations, they're finished in chrome, platinum, matte platinum, and brass.
    • He was hosting a children's circus skills workshop on August 15 when the chrome unicycle, worth several hundred pounds, was stolen from the fairground in Station Park.
    • The magazines are particularly well made, and finished in bright chrome.
    • Austin's father owned a 1974 Mustang with a glossy black finish and chrome highlights.
    • Both the bathroom and en suite are just as modern, with crisp white and chrome fittings, and exposed wooden flooring.
    • Tires are available on aluminum wheels with a choice of brushed or chrome finish.
    • The tiled bathrooms have been finished with chrome fittings and each apartment has a modern, individually designed fitted kitchen with extractor unit.
    • He headed off on a chrome bicycle towards St Peter's Street.
    • The body is all steel and has the original chrome bumpers, grille, and mirrors.
    • This compact case contains fine-tip cuticle scissors, a cuticle pusher, a stainless-steel nail file and a chrome nail clipper.
    • The furniture is available in nine different stains with a polished chrome, matt chrome or black finish on the under carriage frame.
    • The steering wheel, automatic transmission selector and handbrake are leather-wrapped and door pulls are finished in satin chrome.
    1. 1.1as modifier Denoting compounds or alloys of chromium.
      铬合物的;铬合金的
      chrome dyes

      铬媒染料。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Many chrome dyes are normal acid azo dyes containing hydroxyl or amino substituents in the ortho position to the azo linkage.
    2. 1.2
      short for chrome yellow

Origin

Early 19th century: from French, from Greek khrōma 'colour' (some chromium compounds having brilliant colours).

  • This metal was given its name from Greek khrōma ‘colour’, because of the brilliant colours of chromium compounds.

Rhymes

brome, comb, Crome, dome, foam, gnome, holm, Holme, hom, home, Jerome, loam, Nome, ohm, om, roam, Rome, tome

Definition of chrome in US English:

chrome

nounkrōmkroʊm
  • 1Chromium plate as a decorative or protective finish on motor-vehicle fittings and other objects.

    镀铬层

    as modifier a chrome bumper
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The furniture is available in nine different stains with a polished chrome, matt chrome or black finish on the under carriage frame.
    • Materials and finishes include pewter, silk steel, sparkling chrome and brushed stainless steel.
    • He was hosting a children's circus skills workshop on August 15 when the chrome unicycle, worth several hundred pounds, was stolen from the fairground in Station Park.
    • The magazines are particularly well made, and finished in bright chrome.
    • The most noticeable change is to the famous seven-slot grille, now finished in polished chrome and incorporating a pair of fog lights while larger, protruding side sills provide a wider stance.
    • Modelled on the American diner of the 1950s, the chrome and Formica interior has become a classic in its own right.
    • The tiled bathrooms have been finished with chrome fittings and each apartment has a modern, individually designed fitted kitchen with extractor unit.
    • Other options include brushed or polished bronze, brushed brass, chrome, stainless steel finishes, and two types of gates.
    • This compact case contains fine-tip cuticle scissors, a cuticle pusher, a stainless-steel nail file and a chrome nail clipper.
    • The home accents are embellished with an antique effect with the help of a variety of plating like bronze, silver, nickel, chrome, pewter and black nickel.
    • A complete set of polished or satin chrome fittings can cost anything from €100 to €350.
    • Tires are available on aluminum wheels with a choice of brushed or chrome finish.
    • Made in a multitude of styles and configurations, they're finished in chrome, platinum, matte platinum, and brass.
    • There are several polished chrome and leather fittings for the bathroom including shelf brackets, towel loops, cord-pulls and soap dishes.
    • The body is all steel and has the original chrome bumpers, grille, and mirrors.
    • The steering wheel, automatic transmission selector and handbrake are leather-wrapped and door pulls are finished in satin chrome.
    • The shower room has a quarry tiled floor with deep blue inlaid mosaic tiling and chrome fittings, while the main bedroom has an en suite bathroom decorated in similar style.
    • At the Farnsworth House the two bathrooms, in cool contrast, have pristine travertine floors and walls and chrome plumbing fittings.
    • Austin's father owned a 1974 Mustang with a glossy black finish and chrome highlights.
    • He headed off on a chrome bicycle towards St Peter's Street.
    • Both the bathroom and en suite are just as modern, with crisp white and chrome fittings, and exposed wooden flooring.
    1. 1.1as modifier Denoting compounds or alloys of chromium.
      铬合物的;铬合金的
      chrome dyes

      铬媒染料。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Many chrome dyes are normal acid azo dyes containing hydroxyl or amino substituents in the ortho position to the azo linkage.
    2. 1.2
      short for chrome yellow

Origin

Early 19th century: from French, from Greek khrōma ‘color’ (some chromium compounds having brilliant colors).

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