单词 | steam |
释义 | steam (stēm) n. 1. a. The vapor phase of water. b. A mist of cooling water vapor. 2. a. Pressurized water vapor used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical power. b. The power produced by a machine using pressurized water vapor: an engine at full steam. c. Steam heating. 3. Power; energy: The fundraising effort ran out of steam. v. steamed, steam·ing, steams v.intr. 1. To produce or emit steam: The kettle is steaming. Let's make tea. 2. To become or rise up as steam: The rain steamed off the hot pavement. 3. To become misted or covered with steam: The bathroom mirror steamed over. 4. To move by means of steam power. 5. Informal To become very angry; fume. v.tr. 1. To expose to steam, as in cooking. 2. To cover or mist with steam: The windows are steamed up. 3. Informal To make angry: His laziness really steams me. [Middle English steme, from Old English stēam.] |
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