"gusher" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 噴油井
• 過於激動的人

Definition

「gusher」是指噴出大量液體的井，特別是油井。非正式用語中，也可以指非常情感外露的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

在石油領域屬於正式詞彙，常見於『oil gusher』。描述人的情感外露時，較為口語和幽默，日常較少這種用法。

Examples

The oil well became a gusher after drilling.

鑽井後，這口油井變成了**噴油井**。

A gusher of water shot out from the broken pipe.

破裂的水管噴出一**股水**。

She's a gusher when it comes to expressing her feelings.

她表達感情時是個**過於激動的人**。

The new oil field turned out to be a massive gusher.

新油田結果成了個大**噴油井**。

He’s a real gusher—he hugs everyone he meets.

他真是個**過於激動的人**——遇到誰都要擁抱。

When the team won, there was a gusher of cheers from the crowd.

球隊獲勝時，觀眾發出**一陣歡呼**。