min·er·al
noun/ˈmɪnərəl/
/ˈmɪnərəl/
- [countable, uncountable] a substance that is naturally present in the earth and is not formed from animal or vegetable matter, for example gold and salt. Some minerals are also present in food and drink and in the human body and are essential for good health.
矿物；矿物质 - a country rich in mineral resources
矿产资源丰富的国家 - mineral deposits/extraction
矿藏；矿物开采 - the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals
维生素和矿物质的建议摄入量 - Low bone mineral density is linked with vitamin deficiency.
骨矿物质密度低与维生素缺乏有关。
Collocations Diet and exerciseDiet and exerciseWeightcompare vegetable- put on/gain/lose weight/a few kilos/a few pounds
- watch/control/struggle with your weight
- be/become seriously overweight/underweight
- be/become clinically/morbidly obese
- achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss
- slim down to 70 kilos/(British English) 11 stone/(especially North American English) 160 pounds
- combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity
- develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder
- be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet
- have/suffer from a negative/poor body image
- have/develop a positive/healthy body image
- eat a balanced diet/healthily/sensibly
- get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition
- contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals
- be high/low in calories/fat/fibre/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids
- contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners
- avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods
- stop/give up/ (especially North American English) quit smoking
- (British English) take regular exercise
- do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise
- play football/hockey/tennis
- go cycling/jogging/running
- go to/visit/ (especially North American English) hit/work out at the gym
- strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles
- contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles
- build (up)/gain muscle
- improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness
- burn/consume/expend calories
- be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape/(especially British English) fit
- lower your cholesterol/blood pressure
- boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system
- prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis
- reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress
- enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being
Extra ExamplesTopics Physics and chemistryb2, Cooking and eatingb2- There are rich mineral resources in the Appalachian mountains.
阿巴拉契亚山脉蕴藏着丰富的矿产资源。 - Many people take vitamin and mineral supplements.
许多人服用维生素和矿物质的补充品。 - calcium and other minerals found in your bones
存在于骨胳中的钙和其他矿物质 - foods that are rich in essential minerals
富含多种不可或缺的矿物质的食物 - to extract minerals from ores
从矿石中提取矿物 - The country enjoys abundant mineral wealth.
该国拥有丰富的矿产资源。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- essential
- important
- vital
- …
- be rich in
- contain
- collect
- …
- be found in something
- be present in something
- occur
- …
- deposits
- resources
- wealth
- …
- vitamins and minerals
- a country rich in mineral resources
- [countable, usually plural] (British English, formal) (North American English soda)a sweet drink with various different tastes that has bubbles of gas in it and does not contain alcohol
汽水 - Soft drinks and minerals sold here.
此处销售各种软饮料和汽水。
- Soft drinks and minerals sold here.
Word Originlate Middle English: from medieval Latin minerale, neuter (used as a noun) of mineralis, from minera ‘ore’.