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单词 backdraught
释义

backdraught

/ˈbakdrɑːft /
(US backdraft)
noun
1A current of air or water that flows backwards down a chimney, pipe, etc. when she opened the window she created a backdraught that sucked the fire right through the bedroom...
  • He won the race after the lead Plymouth spun out temporarily when it lost its rear window to the suction of the backdraft.
  • However, out on the open road, the absence of a backdraught excluder screen (optional but not on the test car) meant wind noise and turbulence limited cruising speeds to what was comfortable.
  • The backdraft from its thrusters sent all of the cars flying.
2A phenomenon in which a fire that has consumed all available oxygen suddenly explodes when more oxygen is made available, typically because a door or window has been opened.Plus, you have to watch for possible explosions, gas leaks, backdrafts, and flash fires, and so you can't just point your firefighters at fires and let them work on their own....
  • There are other hazards - collapsing ceilings, backdrafts, pools of oil, sudden explosions, exposed wiring, annoying little cleaning droids - but they all pale into insignificance next to the burning building around you.
  • Falling masonry, backdrafts and explosions are all very real dangers facing a firefighter outside the training room.

Derivatives

backdraughting

noun ...
  • Sealed-combustion water heaters draw all their combustion air from the outdoors, which eliminates any chance of backdrafting.
  • Be sure that the installer checks for backdrafting on all vented appliances.
  • If these rooms are significantly depressurized, there is a danger of backdrafting.
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