[mass noun]the chemical element of atomic number 16, a yellow combustible non-metal. (Symbol:
(化学元素)硫(符号:
the material of which hellfire and lightning were formerly believed to consist
硫火(从前认为是构成地狱之火和闪电的物质)。
a pale greenish-yellow colour
硫磺色,淡黄绿色
-
[as modifier]
the bird's sulphur-yellow throat 鸟儿淡黄绿色的颈前部。
an American butterfly with predominantly yellow wings that may bear darker patches
美洲粉蝶。
disinfect or fumigate with sulphur
用硫消毒(或熏制)。
"Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French