"microwaves" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 微波

Definition

波长非常短的电磁波，用于微波炉快速加热食物，也用于通信技术。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

中文中，“微波”指的是电磁波，也可指微波炉里的加热方式。“微波炉”专指家用电器。“微波”多用于技术或科学语境。

Examples

Microwaves are a type of electromagnetic wave.

**微波**是一种电磁波。

Microwaves can heat food quickly.

**微波**能快速加热食物。

Some microwaves are used for communication satellites.

有些**微波**被用于通讯卫星。

Most kitchens today have microwaves for fast meals.

现在大多数厨房都有**微波炉**，方便快捷。

The chef says microwaves change the texture of some foods.

厨师说**微波**会改变某些食物的口感。

Scientists study how microwaves interact with water molecules.

科学家研究**微波**如何与水分子相互作用。