mining /'mainiŋ/

Meaning

English definition

• (n.) the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
• (n.) laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment

Chinese translation

• n. 采矿
• [经] 采矿, 采矿业

Word details

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

/'mainiŋ/

Syllables

2

Exam levels

IELTS

Frequency

Zipf 4.56 · Rare

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