In phrases descriptive of the working of a steam-engine, esp. of a locomotive; often used figuratively; e.g. (at) full (half,etc.) steam; with full…
| 单词 | θ213967 |
| 释义 | society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > steam engine > operate steam engine [verb (intransitive)] > turn off or let off steam (3) shut off steam1824 In phrases descriptive of the working of a steam-engine, esp. of a locomotive; often used figuratively; e.g. (at) full (half,etc.) steam; with full… to let off steam1831 In phrases descriptive of the working of a steam-engine, esp. of a locomotive; often used figuratively; e.g. (at) full (half,etc.) steam; with full… turn off steam1878 In phrases descriptive of the working of a steam-engine, esp. of a locomotive; often used figuratively; e.g. (at) full (half,etc.) steam; with full… |
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