carbon
/ˈkɑɹbən/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
碳，一种天然元素，存在于所有生物、煤炭和钻石中。
When to Use
📚Academic Writing📰News & Media⚙️Technical
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“我们需要减少碳足迹以帮助环境。”
“碳是所有有机分子的关键组成部分。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or diamond, a colourless, transparent, crystalline solid and the hardest known material.