siphon
美['saɪfn] 英['saɪfn]
n. 虹吸管
v. 用虹吸管吸出或排出;转移(钱)
英英释义
Noun- a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube
- a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled
Verb- convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
- move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action;
"siphon gas into the tank"
例句
用作名词(n.)- A liquid is made to flow through a siphon.使液体通过虹吸管。
用作动词(v.)- If you're short of petrol you can siphon off a gallon from my tank.如果汽油不够,你可以从我的油箱中用虹吸管吸一加仑去。
- She siphoned off profits from the business into her account.她把企业的赢利转到了自己的帐户上。