sandstone
gb/sˈændstˌoʊn/ us/sˈændstˌoʊn/
B2
英语
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sedimentary rock made of sand grains
A type of rock that is made from sand that has been pressed and held together over a long time.
用法模式：
[something] is made of sandstone
常见错误：
Learners sometimes treat "sandstone" as a regular countable noun and say *"a sandstone"* when they mean the material or the rock type in general. In everyday English, "sandstone" is usually used as an uncountable material noun: "The building is made of sandstone," not *"made of a sandstone."* However, geologists may talk about "a sandstone" to mean a specific sandstone layer or unit.
近义词
sedimentary rock (More general scientific term; sandstone is one specific type of sedimentary rock.)
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stone (Very general word for hard rock material; less specific than sandstone.)
反义词
soil (Loose surface material of the ground, as opposed to solid rock like sandstone.)
搭配
sandstone cliffs
|sandstone formations
|red sandstone
|sandstone plateau
|layers of sandstone
|weathered sandstone
主题
geology
|nature
|materials
|science
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The canyon walls are made of layered sandstone that has eroded into strange shapes.
- Fossils are often found in sandstone because the grains trap and preserve ancient plants and animals.
- Over millions of years, the shifting desert dunes were turned into solid sandstone.
- The pale sandstone contrasts sharply with the dark volcanic rocks nearby.
- Geologists took samples of the sandstone to study the ancient environment in which it formed.
学习者例句
- We walked between high sandstone cliffs near the river.
- The castle stands on a block of red sandstone.
- Many dinosaur bones were found in this soft sandstone.
- Sandstone breaks more easily than hard rock like granite.
- Rain and wind slowly change the shape of sandstone rocks.
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B2
entity
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sandstone as building stone
Sandstone that is cut and used to build or decorate buildings, walls, and other structures.
用法模式：
[something] is built of sandstone
常见错误：
Learners may not realize that the same word "sandstone" can refer both to the natural rock in the ground and to the prepared stone used in buildings. In building contexts, it is usually wrong to add another word like *"sandstone stone"*; simply say "sandstone blocks" or "sandstone walls," not *"sandstone stones".*
近义词
building stone (General term for any stone used in construction; sandstone is one specific type.)
反义词
concrete (A man-made construction material, contrasting with natural building stone like sandstone.)
搭配
sandstone building
|sandstone facade
|sandstone block
|sandstone church
|carved sandstone
|local sandstone
主题
materials
|architecture
|construction
|housing
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Many of the old city halls in Europe are built from warm-colored sandstone.
- The architect chose local sandstone for the outer walls to match nearby historic buildings.
- Over time, pollution has blackened the sandstone facades on the main square.
- They replaced the damaged sandstone blocks with new ones from the same quarry.
- The temple’s sandstone columns are finely carved with detailed patterns.
学习者例句
- The church is made of yellow sandstone.
- Workers cleaned the old sandstone walls.
- They used sandstone blocks to build the garden wall.
- This town has many sandstone houses in the center.
- The steps are cut from heavy sandstone.
名词
C1
property
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pale brownish-yellow color
A light brown color, like dry sand or sandstone rock.
用法模式：
[something] is a sandstone color
常见错误：
Learners may think "sandstone" can be used like a basic color word in all contexts, but as a color term it is mostly used in design, fashion, or decoration and usually appears with another word like "color," "tone," or a noun it modifies: "sandstone walls," "a sandstone coat."
近义词
beige (Very similar light brown color; "beige" is more common and slightly broader in use than "sandstone" as a color term.)
反义词
jet black (A very dark color, opposite in lightness to the pale sandstone shade.)
搭配
sandstone color
|in soft sandstone tones
|sandstone paint
|sandstone tiles
|sandstone upholstery
主题
colors
|design
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
例句
- The living room walls are painted in a warm sandstone that makes the space feel cozy.
- She chose a sandstone for the kitchen tiles to match the natural wood cabinets.
- The designer recommended soft sandstone tones to give the office a calm, neutral look.
学习者例句
- He bought a coat in a sandstone color.
- The hotel uses sandstone walls and carpets for a warm look.
- We painted the room a light sandstone to make it brighter.
- Her bag is a soft sandstone shade, not too dark.
- These curtains are almost white, with a little sandstone in them.
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