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常用于另一名词前 2 [count]
a : a piece of coal or charcoal especially when burning(尤指燃烧着的)煤块,木炭块 b US : a glowing piece of wood from a fire : ember余火未尽的木块
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多此一举
haul/rake (someone) over the coals
informal
: to criticize (someone) very severely痛斥;严厉责备