Nickel
01
a hard, silvery, malleable, and corrosion-resistant metallic element used in alloys and plating
例子
The coin is made primarily of nickel and copper.
Nickel is commonly used in stainless steel production.
02
镍币, 五分硬币
a five-cent coin of Canada and the US
例子
He found a nickel on the ground and added it to his coin collection.
他在地上发现了一枚五分镍币，并将其添加到他的硬币收藏中。
The candy used to cost a nickel, but now it's much more expensive.
这种糖果过去只卖五分钱，但现在贵多了。
03
a quantity of drugs valued at five dollars
Informal例子
He bought a nickel of cocaine on the street.
The dealer sold a nickel of heroin to the buyer.
to nickel
01
to coat or plate an object with a layer of nickel
例子
The jeweler nickeled the bracelet to prevent tarnishing.
Old appliances were often nickeled for a shiny finish.
