Scientists recently used a diamond anvil like this one to squeeze tiny samples of metallic glass.

最近，科学家用一种像图中所示的菱形铁砧来压制金属玻璃的小样品。

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He said: "They have been making chandeliers for hundreds of years in traditional crystal glass, from diamond shaped beads in all shapes to drops, points and other shapes".

他说：“他们用传统的水晶玻璃制作吊灯已经有数百年历史了，制作过各种形状，从钻石形颗粒到水滴形、尖状以及其它形状。”

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But studies by the ILO in hazardous industries like glass production or diamond polishing have shown this not to be the case, "noted Mr." Sumpsi.

“但是国际劳工组织对诸如玻璃生产或钻石抛光等危险行业所作的研究表明情况并非如此，”Sumpsi先生指出。

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I turned on a strong light under the glass and looked through the diamond lens.

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He always was concerned about money. For example, he would put on a jeweler's glass to examine the diamond on a wealthy woman he had just met.

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She will use a diamond made from crystal glass, which has been on display at the Tower of London from the beginning of May, to light the flame.

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That shift is also much in evidence at the Seattle Public Library, a diamond-scaled stack of origami-folded glass boxes that opened to considerable acclaim almost a decade ago.

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The 80, 000 sq ft glass and limestone building, which ranks among the most expensive cultural projects ever built, was completed by Canadian firm Diamond and Schmitt Associates.

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