tin 1 S2 / tɪn / 名词

1 [不可数名词] a soft silver-white metal that is often used to cover and protect iron and steel. It is a chemical element : symbol Sn :

an old tin bath

2

[可数名词] British English ( also tin can ) a small metal container in which food or drink is sold 同义词 can American English :

a sardine tin

tin of

a tin of baked beans

3 [可数名词] a metal container with a lid in which food can be stored :

a biscuit tin

4 [可数名词] British English a metal container in which food is cooked 同义词 pan American English :

a 7-inch cake tin

a roasting tin

5 [可数名词] British English a metal container with a lid, in which paint, glue etc is sold

tin of

a tin of brown paint