early 14c., "any of various alloys having tin as their main constituent" (the usual form is one part lead to four parts tin), from Old French peautre (12c.), from Vulgar Latin *peltrum "pewter" (source of Spanish peltre, Italian peltro), of uncertain origin. Related: Pewterer.
雙語例句
1. Handcrafted in the U.S. A with 100 % lead - free pewter.
美國手工製作,材質為100%無鉛白鑞.
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2. Material: fresh water pearl , pewter knot, white metal bookmark.
素材: 淡水珠,錫盤結, 白鐵書簽.
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3. Permanent collection of paintings, sculpture, silver, pewter, ceramics, 18 - 19 c furniture and regional contemporary art.