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Steam Meaning in English

word

/ˈstim/
steem
/stˈiːm/
steem

释义

Steam is the hot gas produced when water boils. It can also refer to the white mist you see from hot water or the power and energy used in steam machines.

用法与细微差别

Most commonly a noun. Common phrases include 'steam rises', 'steam engine', and 'steam room'. In informal English, 'let off steam' means release stress or anger. Don't confuse it with 'smoke': steam comes from water and disappears quickly.

例句

Steam is coming from the hot soup.

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The train moved with steam.

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Be careful — the steam can burn your hand.

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I took a long shower to let off some steam after work.

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The bathroom mirror was covered in steam.

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We need to add more water before the pot runs out of steam.

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