词汇 | siphon |
释义 | siphon (verb) siphon 2 ENTRIES FOUND: siphon (noun) siphon (verb) 1 siphon noun also syphon /ˈsaɪfən/ plural siphons 1 siphon noun also syphon /ˈsaɪfən/ plural siphons Learner's definition of SIPHON [count] : a bent tube used to move a liquid from one container into another container by means of air pressure虹吸管 2 siphon verb also syphon /ˈsaɪfən/ siphons; siphoned; siphoning 2 siphon verb also syphon /ˈsaɪfən/ siphons; siphoned; siphoning Learner's definition of SIPHON [+ object] 1 : to move (a liquid) from one container to another by using a siphon用虹吸管吸(或抽) The water needs to be siphoned from the pool.要把水从池塘里抽走。 — often + off He siphoned off gas from the car's tank.他把轿车油箱里的汽油抽走了。 2 : to take and use (something, such as money) for your own purpose(出于自己的目的)拿走,抽走 She illegally siphoned money out of other people's bank accounts.她从他人的银行账户里盗取资金。 Funds were siphoned from the schools to build a new stadium.从各学校抽出资金来建造一座新体育场。 The large chain stores are siphoning profits from the small local stores.大型连锁商店从地方的小店抽取利润。 |
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