보석이나 진주의 무게를 나타내는 단위로, 1캐럿은 200밀리그램에 해당한다.
A unit of weight for precious stones and pearls, equivalent to 200 milligrams.
예문:
"The museum's centerpiece is a flawless ten-carat diamond found in Africa."
"When buying gemstones, remember that the price per carat increases with the size of the stone."
금의 순도를 나타내는 단위로, 24캐럿을 순금으로 규정한다.
A measure of the purity of gold, with 24 carats representing pure gold.
예문:
"She chose a 14-carat gold setting for her ring to ensure it would not scratch easily."
"Pure 24-carat gold is often considered too soft for most types of daily jewelry."