Αναζήτηση
to steam
01
to release hot water vapor into the air
Intransitive
Example
As the kettle heated up, it began to steam, signaling that the water was boiling.
The hot cup of coffee steamed in the cold morning air.
The pot of soup on the stove started to steam, filling the kitchen with a savory aroma.
02
ατμίζω, μαγειρεύω στον ατμό
to cook using the steam of boiling water
Transitive: to steam food
Example
She loves to steam vegetables for a healthy side dish.
The chef prefers to steam fish rather than fry it to retain its natural flavors.
You can steam dumplings by placing them in a steamer basket over boiling water.
03
ατμού, να ναυσιπλοεί
(of a ship or train) to travel using engines fueled by steam
Intransitive: to steam to a direction
Example
The steamship steamed across the Atlantic Ocean, carrying passengers and cargo to New York City.
The locomotive steamed through the countryside, chugging along the scenic route.
The cargo vessel steamed into the harbor, laden with goods from distant ports.
04
to subject something to hot water vapor for cleaning, sanitizing, or treating purposes
Transitive: to steam sth
Example
The kitchen staff regularly steam the restaurant's stainless steel appliances.
He used a handheld steamer to steam the wrinkles out of his suit before the important meeting.
The spa offers a facial treatment where they steam the pores to remove impurities and rejuvenate the skin.
05
to become angry or enraged
Intransitive
Example
He began to steam when he realized his car had been towed from the no-parking zone.
She was steaming after discovering her roommate had eaten her leftovers without asking.
The coach started to steam when he saw the opposing team's flagrant foul go unpunished.
06
ατμίζω, ατμός
to rise as or turn into vapor
Intransitive
Example
The hot soup continued to steam as it simmered on the stove.
The freshly brewed coffee steamed in the mug.
The geothermal hot spring steamed gently, its warm waters providing relaxation for bathers.
Steam
01
ατμός, πυρός
the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point
Example
Steam rose from the kettle as the water reached its boiling point.
The old train moved forward, powered by steam from its engine.
She carefully avoided the steam coming from the pot as she opened the lid.
1.1
ατμός, θερμική ενέργεια
the power generated from the vapor of the boiling water
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