nephrite

英 ['nefraɪt] 美 ['nefrˌaɪt]

• n. 软玉；和田玉

详尽释义

n. 名词

1. 【矿】软玉
2. 鲍文玉
3. 皂石
4. 软透闪石

英英释义

Noun:

1. an amphibole mineral consisting of calcium magnesium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade that is less valuable than from jadeite; once believed to cure kidney disorders

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. His friend took out a set of chess made of tusk and nephrite, and gave it to him.
   他的朋友拿出一副由象牙和软玉制成的国际象棋，送给了他。
2. Nephrite is one of China's five most famous jade.
   和田玉是中国五大名玉之一。