英语词汇“steam”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

the vapour into which water is converted when heated to its boiling point

the mist formed by the condensation of water vapour when cooled

energy or power generated by steam under pressure

full steam ahead

at maximum speed or pressure

The conversion work is going full steam ahead

gather/get up/pick up steam

said of an activity: to gain speed and impetus

have steam coming out of one's ears

informal to be absolutely furious

let off/blow off steam

informal to release one's pent-up energy, emotional tension, etc

under one's own steam

said of somebody journeying somewhere: using one's own means of travel or transport; not relying on a lift from somebody else; independently

[Old English stēam]

to give off steam or vapour

to move by means of steam power

informal to make rapid progress

is steaming ahead with the research

to undergo cooking by steam

(+ up) to become misted with condensed steam

verb trans

to cook (food) in steam from boiling water

(+ off/open) to apply steam to (something stuck with gum, etc) in order to soften the adhesive and release its hold

to expose (something, e.g. clothes for pressing) to steam

get steamed up

to become misted with condensed steam

informal to become angry or agitated