lead — meaning in Mandarin Chinese: 铅

Definition

▶ lead

Lead is a heavy metal element with the symbol Pb, known for its use in batteries, radiation shielding, and as a component in various alloys.

铅是一种重金属元素，符号为Pb，因其在电池、辐射屏蔽以及作为各种合金的成分中的用途而闻名。

▶ The pipes in old houses may contain lead, which can be harmful to health.

老房子的管道可能含有铅，这对健康有害。

▶ Lead is used in the production of lead-acid batteries.

铅用于铅酸电池的生产。

▶ Due to its toxicity, many countries have banned the use of lead in paint.

由于其毒性，许多国家已禁止在油漆中使用铅。