| 单词 | leak |
| 释义 | leak (liːk ) Word forms: leaks , leaking , leaked 1. verb B2 If a container leaks, there is a hole or crack in it which lets a substance such as liquid or gas escape. You can also say that a container leaks a substance such as liquid or gas. The roof leaked. [VERB] The gas had apparently leaked from a cylinder. [VERB preposition/adverb] The pool's fiberglass sides had cracked and the water had leaked out. [VERB preposition/adverb] A large diesel tank mysteriously leaked its contents into the river. [VERB noun + into] Synonyms: escape, pass, spill, release Leak is also a noun. It's thought a gas leak may have caused the blast. 2. countable noun B2 A leak is a crack, hole, or other gap that a substance such as a liquid or gas can pass through. ...a leak in the radiator. [+ in] In May engineers found a leak in a hydrogen fuel line. [+ in] Synonyms: hole, opening, crack, puncture 3. verb If a secret document or piece of information leaks or is leaked, someone lets the public know about it. Last year, a civil servant was imprisoned for leaking a document to the press. [VERB noun + to] He revealed who leaked a confidential police report. [VERB noun] We don't know how the transcript leaked. [VERB] ...a leaked report. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: disclose, tell, reveal, pass on Leak is also a noun. Leaks involving national security will be investigated by the police. Leak out means the same as leak. More details are now beginning to leak out. [VERB PARTICLE] He said it would leak out to the newspapers and cause a scandal. [VERB PARTICLE + to] Collocations: alleged leak The hackers behind the alleged leak are believed to have accessed photos and videos saved in one or more of these image-storing apps. Times, Sunday Times I tried to get the board to 'sleep on it': take the time to read and form an opinion on the alleged leak; postpone any vote until the next meeting. Times, Sunday Times She insisted her legal team would need them while they conduct their own investigation into the alleged leaks. The Sun Early theories centred on a catastrophic stall after radar data, allegedly leaked from the investigation, appeared to show the Airbus A320 in such a steep climb that it would have been pushed beyond its limits. Times, Sunday Times (2015) A NURSE found lying seriously ill beside the body of her young daughter was being investigated for allegedly leaking patient information. The Sun (2011) It also includes the evidence relating to an off-duty officer who allegedly lied about being a witness to the incident, and two other officers who allegedly leaked confidential material to newspapers. Times, Sunday Times (2013) If its findings are suspicious it will launch a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the apparent leak. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It has been serviced regularly, most recently in March when no apparent leaks were found. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The apparent leak sparked fears among fans the last episode would be spoiled by social media users sharing details of the ending online. The Sun (2019) A 5ft long battery- powered fish has been created to swim through coastal and inrland waters monitoring chemical leaks through its on-board sensors. Times, Sunday Times Residents living near the plant have repeatedly called for its closure following a series of chemical leaks and fires. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The government evacuated 11,500 residents in case of further blasts and chemical leaks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This process concerns opponents of fracking because of the potentially chemical leaks into sub-surface aquifers, which could affect thousands of hectares of land for many years. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The American journalist hired by the Vatican to improve its tarnished image after a series of embarrassing leaks said yesterday that he relished the task. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The opening weeks of his administration were marked by personnel clashes, embarrassing leaks and a travel ban that caused major protests at airports. Times,Sunday Times (2020) He was also bruised by embarrassing leaks, early in his presidency, of his first phone conversations with foreign leaders. Times, Sunday Times (2019) His demotion led some of the firm's partners to leak a memo criticising her leadership. Times, Sunday Times (2019) A probe has begun into who leaked the memos. The Sun (2019) Arms trafficking, money laundering, personal enrichment, extortion, protection for gangsters and criminals and government kickbacks were all detailed in the leaked memos. The Sun (2010) A report leaked this week said members were recruited there to manipulate selections. The Sun An initial prosecution report leaked to the press showed that the injuries included apparent cigarette-burn marks near the eyes and on the feet. Times, Sunday Times Investors were also left fuming by the reported leak. The Sun Seven in ten reported leaks, damp or mould in buildings, while 55 per cent said the same of classrooms. The Sun When a press report leaked the prospective deal in 1945, the respective parties were alarmed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Spies and civil servants who leak secret information could face tougher sentences as part of an overhaul of laws dating back more than a century. Times, Sunday Times Still, she can blow my whistle, she certainly made me leak some secrets, etc, etc. The Sun There's a mole leaking secrets. Times, Sunday Times With so many media outlets and journalists hungry for disclosures, and with so many hangers-on in government eager to leak secrets, history seems to be written almost in real time. Times, Sunday Times Carelessness has not helped either: if you are going to leak secrets, you should do so carefully. Times, Sunday Times It was blamed for leaking the story although this has been strongly denied by officials. Times, Sunday Times His supporters expressed anger over the report, and the person who leaked the story to the media was later violently attacked. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He helps the two couples by leaking the story of their engagements to the press, forcing the earl to (reluctantly) accept the situation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 More than 30 US politicians, among them seven members of a defence procurement committee, are being investigated in congressional ethics inquiries into influence-peddling, according to a document leaked accidentally on the internet. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Thousands of pupils had their English exams cancelled yesterday after a test paper was accidentally leaked to a school and its students rushed to tell their friends via their phones and the internet. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The Tories yesterday claimed that the figures were leaked accidentally, not deliberately briefed; a subtle distinction, to be charitable. Times, Sunday Times (2007) After four years of uncertainty, the singer ended up giving away ANTi free yesterday after it was accidentally leaked on streaming service Tidal a day early, which led to it being ripped off. The Sun (2016) The leaked emails caused a global furore. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The question remains, who leaked the email and why? The Sun (2020) A leaked internal email sent to line managers at the bank said that they must no longer use freelancers " who provide their services via a personal services company, limited company or other intermediary ". Times,Sunday Times (2019) Prosecutors refuse to comment publicly on the case but leak details to favoured journalists. Times, Sunday Times (2019) Hackers leak e-mail details of government and defence staff Times, Sunday Times (2010) lTHE Star Wars cast will be fined if they leak details of the upcoming movie. The Sun (2015) Typically, a memory leak occurs because dynamically allocated memory has become unreachable. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If a leak occurs, the substances to be measured come into contact with the tube in the form of vapour, gas or dissolved in water. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The substances to be measured come into contact with the cable when a leak occurs, changing the temperature of the cable. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This can be done by improving ventilation to reduce condensation or by detecting and curing minor leaks. Times, Sunday Times (2010) There was the inevitable opening-day glitch - a couple of retailers complained that their shops had minor leaks from a burst pipe. Times, Sunday Times (2007) As it happened there was a minor leak which needed repairing anyway, so I took the opportunity to sort it out and start again. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Shaped like a carp, it carries sensors that detect pollutants such as oil leaks. The Sun Boxer engines are prone to oil leaks from the camshaft cover (also known as the valve cover or rocker cover). Times, Sunday Times It was found that the bus was unroadworthy, due to oil leaks and a faulty suspension. ST Early cars are prone to rust and oil leaks and have tatty interiors, all of which will cost a lot to put right. Times, Sunday Times Oil leaks were a company problem, a major problem. Times, Sunday Times It took nine months to plug the leak. Times, Sunday Times Because of the remoteness of the islands, it would take as many as 180 days to drill a relief well to plug a leak. Times, Sunday Times Engineers are considering pumping mud into the well to plug the leak, drilling a relief well or it may stop naturally. The Sun He uses it to plug the leak and saves the submarine. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But if we use water as we want to, maybe water companies will plug the leaks and build more reservoirs before new houses are built. The Sun Dealers will attach a special protector to prevent leaks. Houston Chronicle Mobile phones and other electronic devices are banned to prevent leaks. Times, Sunday Times To prevent leaks, the law requires regular inspection and maintenance of exhaust systems. Times, Sunday Times Among other things it has instructions on how to prevent leaks. Times, Sunday Times Sales of home fires rose by 31.2 per cent and rainwater guttering was up 25 per cent as people tried to keep warm and prevent leaks. Times, Sunday Times Speculation spread that there was a radiation leak - possibly from a nuclear submarine in the harbour. The Sun It said that there was no temperature increase or radiation leak. Times, Sunday Times Officials said there was no risk of a radiation leak. Houston Chronicle In the story line, a nuclear power plant malfunctions and receives false information of a radiation leak. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Inevitably, the threat of reactors going into meltdown and radiation leaks has led to the whole nuclear power industry being called into question. The Sun 'But a radioactive leak was a possibility. The Sun (2009) A RADIOACTIVE leak of nuclear waste continued for 14 YEARS at a power station before it was discovered, a court heard yesterday. The Sun (2009) 11.20 Nuclear safety agency can not confirm whether the explosion has led to a radioactive leak Times, Sunday Times (2011) Curly attempts to repair a leak in the upstairs bathroom and ends up constructing a maze of pipes that traps him. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The authority repaired the leak and the problem vanished. Times,Sunday Times Engineers were called and sealed off the road before repairing a leak. Times, Sunday Times The couple used the money to repair the leaking roof and took holidays and have more trips planned. Times, Sunday Times After a botched attempt at repairing the leak, it sprang a fresh one a few months later. Times, Sunday Times If the roof leaks, it's not my problem. Christianity Today So it was raining, and the roof leaks. The Sun Rectify any roof leaks that occur in the first 12 months after occupation. ST The roof leaks, vandals break in, the downward spiral goes into freefall and with it goes our architectural heritage. Times, Sunday Times The roof leaks in places. Times, Sunday Times A failsafe key could be used to permanently seal the leak. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This blood-filled cavity will eventually either thrombose (clot) enough to seal the leak, or rupture out of the surrounding tissue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The solution to sealing the leak? Houston Chronicle There are strong indications that the investigators will pinpoint a serious fuel leak as the cause of the devastating explosion. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Unfortunately the oil tank sprang a serious leak and we never noticed until we had lost 400 litres of oil. The Sun (2013) Security on this incendiary report on an event that shocked the rest of Britain and the world has been so tight that there have been no serious leaks, even though it has been in final form since March and has been scanned by government officials and secret service agents. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They used sealant around the filler cap to stop the leak. Times, Sunday Times How many different techniques have been used in an attempt to stop the leak? Times, Sunday Times Everything engineers have tried so far has failed to stop the leak. Houston Chronicle One well will pump heavy mud to stop the leak from the damaged well. Houston Chronicle We are going to stop the leak. Chicago Sun-Times A toxic gas leak was found in May that the company said would cost too much to clear to make the mine safe. Times, Sunday Times (2012) REVELLERS were taken to hospital after a toxic chemical leak in a busy city centre sports bar. The Sun (2010) A spokesman claimed, however, that it has made big strides in restoring control to a site that for years had been hindered by poor management and toxic leaks. Times, Sunday Times (2013) This can be caused by a number of factors but the basic problem remains the same: if a heart valve leaks or becomes blocked, blood cannot be pumped efficiently. Times, Sunday Times Tests showed that he was suffering from aortic insufficiency, which means the aortic valve leaks, allowing blood to flow in the wrong direction. Times, Sunday Times The media mogul, who already had a pacemaker fitted, was suffering from aortic insufficiency, which means that the aortic valve leaks, allowing blood to flow in the wrong direction. Times, Sunday Times This will result in the bailout gas being used up if the valve leaks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When the inner layer shrinks, it rings itself out, and the water leaks out of the micron pores. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some owners have also experienced problems with water leaks, both on the move and when parked. Times, Sunday Times It produces sensors for building and lift access and detection devices to prevent fires or locate gas and water leaks. Times,Sunday Times Power cables designed to carry up to 4,000 volts at the 757million stadium are being replaced after water leaks. The Sun Water leaks are reassuringly rare, but check the carpets for dampness anyway. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 漏洞, 漏 Japanese: 漏れ口, 漏れる |
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