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单词 emit
释义

emit

verb

ē-ˈmit How to pronounce emit (audio)
emitted; emitting

transitive verb

1
a
: to throw or give off or out
emit light/heat
b
: to send out : eject
2
a
: to issue with authority
especially : to put (something, such as money) into circulation
b
obsolete : publish
3
: to give utterance or voice to
emitted a groan
emitter noun

Synonyms

  • cast
  • discharge
  • emanate
  • evolve
  • exhale
  • expel
  • expire [archaic]
  • give out
  • irradiate
  • issue
  • radiate
  • release
  • send (out)
  • shoot
  • throw out
  • vent
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Example Sentences

The telescope can detect light emitted by distant galaxies. chimneys emitting thick, black smoke The brakes emitted a loud squeal.
Recent Examples on the Web But a new study published in Ecological Economics warns meeting that target would use up the entirety of the U.K.’s carbon budget—the volume of greenhouse gas the country can emit across all industries as per its Paris Agreement commitments. Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2022 Microbes can also emit methane in low-oxygen environments. Denise Chow, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2022 WaterSense badge can't emit more than 2.0 gallons per minute. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 19 July 2022 The rotating neutron star can emit beams of radiation that sweep out in circles like a lighthouse. Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 17 June 2022 The department has a long-range acoustic device that can emit a high-frequency tone used to disperse a crowd. Joe Tash, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2022 All of these natural gas-burning appliances can emit gasses that can trigger asthma, coughing, and potentially increase susceptibility to respiratory infections. Corryn Wetzel, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Feb. 2022 The same study also found that home stoves can emit high levels of nitrogen oxides, raising concerns about health and indoor air quality. CBS News, 28 Jan. 2022 One other thing to consider is that UV lights can emit ozone that irritates the respiratory tract, according to Dr. Ferastraoaru, so people with sensitivities might want to avoid it. Health.com, 17 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin emittere to send out, from e- + mittere to send

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

emit

verb

ē-ˈmit How to pronounce emit (audio)
emitted; emitting
: to send out from a source
emit light

emit

verb

1
as in to radiate
to throw or give off nuclei that emit gamma rays

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • radiate
  • emanate
  • cast
  • release
  • expel
  • exhale
  • eliminate
  • evolve
  • irradiate
  • issue
  • shoot
  • discharge
  • pour
  • vent
  • excrete
  • exude
  • secrete
  • throw out
  • expire
  • give out
  • erupt
  • send (out)
  • evacuate
  • ooze
  • spray
  • eject
  • spew
  • squirt
  • gush
  • jet
  • spurt
  • spout
  • outpour

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • absorb
  • inhale
  • take up
  • soak (up)
  • suck (up)
  • sponge
2
as in to utter
to send forth using the vocal chords I was so scared I couldn't emit a peep

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • utter
  • whisper
  • deliver
  • squeak
  • exclaim
  • sputter
  • gasp
  • groan
  • squawk
  • moan
  • sob
  • ejaculate
  • squeal
  • snarl
  • yowl
  • hoot
  • heave
  • whimper
  • pant
  • mouth
  • quaver
  • stutter
  • lip
  • stammer
  • blurt (out)
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