plural coals
plural coals
Learner's definition of COAL
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[noncount] : a black or brownish-black hard substance within the earth that is used as a fuel煤;煤炭 —
often used before another noun常用於另一名詞前 2 [count]
a : a piece of coal or charcoal especially when burning(尤指燃燒着的)煤塊,木炭塊 b US : a glowing piece of wood from a fire : ember餘火未盡的木塊
carry/take coals to Newcastle
British
: to take something to a place where it is not needed because a large amount of it is already there多此一舉
haul/rake (someone) over the coals
informal
: to criticize (someone) very severely痛斥;嚴厲責備