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pewter
n[U]
(a) grey metal made by mixing tin with lead, used (esp formerly) for making mugs, dishes, etc 白蜡(锡、 铅合金, 尤於旧时用以制缸子、 碟等)
[attrib 作定语]
pewter goblets, bowls, tankards,etc 白蜡高脚杯、 碗、 带把啤酒杯等.
(b) objects made of this 白蜡制品
a fine collection of old pewter 一批古白蜡器皿.
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