crystal
noun uk/ˈkrɪs.təl/ us/ˈkrɪs.təl/
(GLASS)
C2 [ U ]水晶玻璃
transparent glass of very high quality, usually with its surface cut into delicate patterns
a crystal vase 水晶玻璃花瓶
[ C ] US（手表或钟表的透明）玻璃（或塑料）盖片
a transparent glass or plastic cover for a watch or clock
- More examples
- She was wearing a crystal pendant.
- We bought them a set of crystal bowls.
(MINERAL)
[ C ]结晶体
a piece of a substance that has become solid, with a regular shape
When sea water is allowed to evaporate, salt crystals are deposited. 海水蒸发后，盐的结晶体就沉淀下来。
Cirrus clouds are composed of ice crystals. 卷云是由冰的结晶体构成的。
[ C ] chemistry specialized 晶体
any solid consisting of atoms or molecules that are arranged in a regular structure
Silicon crystals grown in a laboratory convert light into electrical energy. 在实验室中长成的硅晶体可将光线转变为电能。
[ C or U, C ]水晶;水晶饰品
clear, transparent rock that is used in jewellery, or a piece of this
a pair of crystal earrings 一对水晶耳环
Idiom
crystal clearidiom C1 清澈透明的
extremely clear
crystal clear water 清澈的水
C2 清楚明了的;明白无误的;显而易见的
very easy to understand
The evidence is now crystal clear. 现在证据很清楚了。
She made it crystal clear that she was in charge. 她明确表示由她负责。