Steam
[stiːm] or [stim]
解釋/意思:
(noun.) water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere.
(verb.) cook something by letting steam pass over it; 'just steam the vegetables'.
(verb.) clean by means of steaming; 'steam-clean the upholstered sofa'.
(verb.) get very angry; 'her indifference to his amorous advances really steamed the young man'.
(verb.) rise as vapor.
(verb.) emit steam; 'The rain forest was literally steaming'.
校對:潘西--From WordNet
解釋/意思:
(n.) The elastic, aeriform fluid into which water is converted when heated to the boiling points; water in the state of vapor.
(n.) The mist formed by condensed vapor; visible vapor; -- so called in popular usage.
(n.) Any exhalation.
(v. i.) To emit steam or vapor.
(v. i.) To rise in vapor; to issue, or pass off, as vapor.
(v. i.) To move or travel by the agency of steam.
(v. i.) To generate steam; as, the boiler steams well.
(v. t.) To exhale.
(v. t.) To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing; as, to steam wood; to steamcloth; to steam food, etc.
整理:米莉
同義詞及近義詞:
n. [1]. Vapor (especially of water).[2]. Mist, fume, reek, smoke, exhalation, effluvium.
v. n. [1]. Emit vapor.[2]. Evaporate, pass off in vapor.[3]. Navigate (by means of steam), plough the deep, plough the waves.
富兰克林校對
解釋/意思:
n. the vapour of water—when dry invisible and transparent like air and not to be confused with the semi-liquid cloud which comes from the chimney of a locomotive; when superheated changing the characteristics of a vapour for those belonging to what is known as a 'perfect gas:' the mist formed by condensed vapour: any vaporous exhalation: energy force spirit.—v.i. to rise or pass off in steam or vapour: to move by steam.—v.t. to expose to steam.—ns. Steam′boat Steam′ship Steam′-vess′el a boat ship or vessel propelled by steam; Steam′-boil′er a boiler for generating steam; Steam′-carriage a carriage moved by steam on common roads; Steam′-chest -dome a chamber above a steam-boiler serving as a reservoir for steam; Steam′-crane a crane worked by a steam-engine; Steam′-dig′ger a machine for digging the soil by means of steam-power the soil being thereby much more thoroughly pulverised than by ploughing; Steam′-en′gine an engine or machine which changes heat into useful work through the medium of steam; Steam′er a vessel moved by steam: a road-locomotive &c.: a vessel in which articles are steamed; Steam′-gauge an instrument for measuring the pressure of steam in a boiler; Steam′-gov′ernor the governor of a steam-engine; Steam′-gun a gun projecting a missile by means of steam; Steam′-hamm′er a hammer consisting of a steam cylinder and piston placed vertically over an anvil the hammer moved by the action of the steam; Steam′iness the quality of being vaporous or misty; Steam′-jack′et a hollow casing surrounding any vessel and into which steam may be admitted; Steam′-launch (see Launch); Steam′-navigā′tion the propulsion of vessels by steam; Steam′-nav′vy an excavator operated by steam in the making of docks canals &c.; Steam′-pack′et a steam-vessel plying between certain ports; Steam′-pipe a pipe for conveying steam; Steam′-plough a plough or gang of ploughs worked by a steam-engine; Steam′-pow′er the force of steam when applied to machinery; Steam′-press a printing-press worked by steam; Steam′-print′ing printing in which the presses are operated by steam; Steam′-trap a contrivance for allowing the passage of water while preventing the passage of steam; Steam′-tug a small steam-vessel used in towing ships; Steam′-whis′tle an apparatus attached to a steam-engine through which steam is discharged producing a sound in the manner of a common whistle.—adj. Steam′y consisting of or like steam: full of steam or vapour.—n. Steam′-yacht a yacht propelled by steam.
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例句/造句/用法:
- It is also said that one man to-day, with the aid of a steam engine, performs the work of 120 men in the last century. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世紀發明進展.
- I am sufficiently well off to keep a hundred and fifty ton steam yacht, which is at present lying at Southampton, ready to start when I wish. 福爾斯·休姆. 奇幻島.
- The boiler was tubular, and the exhaust steam was carried into the chimney by a pipe in front of the smoke stack as shown. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世紀發明進展.
- In the hydraulic form of elevator, a motor worked by water is employed to lift the car, although steam power is also employed to raise the water. 威廉·亨利·杜利特. 世紀發明.
- Heating by the circulation of hot water through pipes was also originated or revived during the 18th century, and a short time before Watt's circulation of steam. 威廉·亨利·杜利特. 世紀發明.
- This was a very primitive device, requiring several minutes for the engine to make one stroke, but it was the beginning of the practical use of steam as a motive power. 魯伯特·薩金特·荷蘭. 歷史性發明.
- Then came Julius Griffith, in 1821, of Brompton, who patented a steam carriage which was built by Joseph Bramah, one of the ablest mechanics of his time. 威廉·亨利·杜利特. 世紀發明.
- As they steamed nearer to the derelict they were surprised to note that it was the same vessel that had run from them a few weeks earlier. 愛德格·賴斯·巴勒斯. 人猿泰山.
- We steamed down to the foot of the harbor and came to anchor. 馬克·吐溫. 傻子出國記.
- On the hob, a kettle steamed; on the hearth, a cat reposed. 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- Equipped with engine and machinery it steamed out of New York Harbour on the 27th day of March, 1819, and successfully reached Savannah, Georgia. 威廉·亨利·杜利特. 世紀發明.
- On taking his leave, Mr Pancks, when he had shaken hands with Clennam, worked completely round him before he steamed out at the door. 查理斯·狄更斯. 小杜麗.
- I think the cup of water on the burning log only steamed the ants. 歐尼斯特·海明威. 永別了,武器.
- Sometimes they cut spiral strips from the curving horns of a mountain sheep, and steamed them straight. 佚名. 神奇的知識之書.
- The cab and the landau with their steaming horses were in front of the door when I arrived. 亞瑟·柯南·道爾. 福爾摩斯歷險記.
- Separate the paper print from the background or card by steaming it, after which dry thoroughly. 威廉K.大衛. 智者、化學家和偉大醫生的秘密.
- The cattle came upon me with like suddenness, staring out of their eyes, and steaming out of their nostrils, Halloa, young thief! 查理斯·狄更斯. 遠大前程.
- The next morning, when Archer got out of the Fall River train, he emerged upon a steaming midsummer Boston. 伊蒂絲·華頓. 純真年代.
- He wheeled round upon his stool, with a steaming test-tube in his hand, and a gleam of amusement in his deep-set eyes. 亞瑟·柯南·道爾. 福爾摩斯歸來記.
- Bob's reappearance with a steaming jug broke off the conversation. 查理斯·狄更斯. 我們共同的朋友.
- On a steaming, misty afternoon, Mr. Lorry sat at his desk, and Charles Darnay stood leaning on it, talking with him in a low voice. 查理斯·狄更斯. 雙城記.
- In cold weather, when there is a roaring fire in the range, the water frequently becomes so hot that it steams out of open faucets. 伯莎M.克拉克. 科學通論.
- The air was like sulphur-steams--I could find no refreshment anywhere. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 簡·愛.
- One only steams ahead toward the mark. 約翰·杜威. 民主與教育.
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