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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries采石
Pronunciation / Transliteration: cǎi shí
"采石对建筑行业至关重要。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of extracting stone or other materials from a quarry.
"The quarrying of limestone is essential for the construction industry." - 2
A site where stone or other materials are extracted.
"The old quarrying site has been transformed into a nature reserve."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'quarrying' originates from the Middle English word 'quarrye', which means 'a place where stone is obtained'. This word is derived from the Old French 'quarriere', which in turn comes from the Latin 'quadraria', meaning 'a place for stone'. Over time, the meaning has evolved to refer specifically to the process of extracting stone or other materials from a quarry.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Quarrying" is said worldwide
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Extraction de pierre
Transliteration: ɛks.tʁak.sjɔ̃ də pjeʁ
"L'extraction de pierre est essentielle pour l'industrie de la construction."
Abbau
Transliteration: ˈapˌbaʊ
"Der Abbau von Stein ist für die Bauindustrie wichtig."
Estrazione
Transliteration: es.trat.tsi.o.ne
"L'estrazione di pietra è fondamentale per l'industria delle costruzioni."
Extracción
Transliteration: eks.trak.θjon
"La extracción de piedra es esencial para la industria de la construcción."
Extração
Transliteration: eks.tɾa.sɐ̃w
"A extração de pedra é essencial para a indústria da construção."
पत्थर निकालना
Transliteration: patthar nikaalna
"पत्थर निकालना निर्माण उद्योग के लिए आवश्यक है।"
采石
Transliteration: cǎi shí
"采石对建筑行业至关重要。"
채석
Transliteration: chaeseok
"채석은 건설 산업에 필수적입니다."
採石
Transliteration: saiseki
"採石は建設業界にとって不可欠です。"
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