steam-engine

英 [ˈstiːm ˌen.dʒɪn]      美 [ˈstiːm ˌen.dʒɪn]
  • n. 蒸汽机
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steam-engine (n.)
1751; earlier in the same sense was fire-engine (1722), atmospheric engine.
1. In an electric power plant the heat converts water into high-pressure steam.
在发电厂里,热能将水转化成高压蒸汽。
2. Steam the carrots until they are just beginning to be tender.
将胡萝卜蒸至刚好变软。
3. Plans are rolling full steam ahead for the Jamaica Festival.
庆祝牙买加节的准备工作正开展得如火如荼。
4. Wallcoverings and floors should be able to withstand steam and splashes.
墙面材料和地板都应该能耐热汽且防水。
5. He picked up his mug and blew off the steam.
他端起杯子,吹走了热气。