al
al — 名詞
1. the written sign for aluminum, an element used in making cans, foil, and airplan
鋁
化學元素鋁的符號
the written sign for aluminum, an element used in making cans, foil, and airplane parts — shown as Al on the periodic table
The teacher pointed to Al on the periodic table and explained where aluminum is found.
老師指著週期表上的 Al，解釋鋁可以在哪裡找到。
periodic table symbol Al for aluminum
Darius spotted Al stamped on the frame of his new patio chair, confirming the metal was aluminum.
Darius 在庭院椅的椅架上看到 Al 的印記，確認這把椅子是鋁製的。
The side of the soda can had the symbol Al stamped near the recycling logo.
汽水罐側面靠近回收標誌處印有 Al 符號。
Talia pointed to Al on the periodic table and said it was the same metal used in soda cans.
Talia 指著週期表上的 Al 說，這個符號代表的就是做汽水罐的金屬。
用法筆記
Only this sense uses an uppercase A followed by lowercase l (Al) when written in running text. In all-caps or periodic-table formatting, it appears as AL.
常見錯誤
2. a written abbreviation for the US state of Alabama, used mainly in mailing addre
阿拉巴馬州
美國阿拉巴馬州郵政縮寫
a written abbreviation for the US state of Alabama, used mainly in mailing addresses, official forms, and on vehicle license plates
Diya sent the package to her cousin at 142 Oak Street, Montgomery, AL 36101.
Diya 把包裹寄給她在蒙哥馬利市橡樹街 142 號的表親，郵遞區號 AL 36101。
address format: city, state abbreviation AL, ZIP code
The rental car had an AL license plate, so everyone knew it came from Alabama.
那輛租來的車掛著 AL 的車牌，大家都知道它來自阿拉巴馬州。
On the online form she selected AL from the dropdown list of US states.
她在線上表單的州名下拉選單中選擇了 AL。
Leo drove from Nashville south until he crossed into AL at the state line.
Leo 從田納西州的納許維爾一路向南開，越過州界線就進入了 AL。
用法筆記
This abbreviation is almost always written in capital letters (AL). It is not used in formal prose; in running text, write out 'Alabama' instead.
常見錯誤
3. an abbreviation for the American League, one of the two groups of teams in Major
美國聯盟
美國職棒大聯盟的簡稱
an abbreviation for the American League, one of the two groups of teams in Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada
The Red Sox won the AL East last season, one of three divisions in the American League.
紅襪隊去年拿下美國聯盟東區冠軍，這是美國聯盟三個分區之一。
AL used before division names in baseball
After the Mariners won five straight, Mateo checked the AL standings daily to track their progress.
水手隊連贏五場之後，Mateo 每天查看美國聯盟戰績，追蹤球隊的排名變化。
In the AL, pitchers do not bat because the league uses the designated hitter rule.
在美國聯盟中，投手不用上場打擊，因為該聯盟採用指定打擊制。
Fans voted for their favorite AL players to start in the All-Star Game.
球迷票選他們最喜歡的美國聯盟選手參加全明星賽。
用法筆記
Always capitalized (AL). This abbreviation is specific to baseball and appears in sports journalism, scoreboards, and fan discussions. The contrasting abbreviation is NL (National League).
常見錯誤
4. an abbreviation for the American Legion, a US charitable organization of militar
美國軍團
美國退伍軍人組織的簡稱
an abbreviation for the American Legion, a US charitable organization of military veterans that supports community programs and veteran services
Veterans at AL Post 43 meet every Tuesday to help fellow former soldiers file their medical claims.
美國軍團第 43 分處的退伍軍人每星期二聚會，協助同袍申請醫療補助。
AL Post + number format for local branches
Cyrus volunteered at the AL hall, helping set up chairs for the Memorial Day ceremony.
Cyrus 在美國軍團會館幫忙排椅子，準備陣亡將士紀念日的典禮。
Local members of the AL gathered downtown to march in the Veterans Day parade.
當地美國軍團的成員在市區集合，參加退伍軍人節遊行。
Thousands of veterans attended the AL national convention in Indianapolis for workshops on healthcare and job training.
數千名退伍軍人參加印第安納波利斯的美國軍團全國大會，參加醫療保健與職業訓練講座。
用法筆記
Always capitalized (AL). This abbreviation is used in organizational contexts such as meeting notices, building names, and official documents. In general writing, the full name 'American Legion' is preferred.