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.
实用例句
1. Handcrafted in the U.S. A with 100 % lead - free pewter.
美国手工制作,材质为100%无铅白镴.
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2. Material: fresh water pearl , pewter knot, white metal bookmark.
素材: 淡水珠,锡盘结, 白铁书签.
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3. Permanent collection of paintings, sculpture, silver, pewter, ceramics, 18 - 19 c furniture and regional contemporary art.