Leak
01
the escape of a fluid from a container, pipe, or system
例子
The car radiator developed a coolant leak.
A gas leak prompted evacuation of the building.
02
泄漏, 漏洞
an opening or gap that allows fluid or gas to escape
例子
The plumber fixed the leak in the kitchen sink.
水管工修好了厨房水槽的漏水。
A gas leak in the building forced an emergency evacuation.
建筑物内的气体泄漏迫使紧急疏散。
03
an unauthorized disclosure of confidential or sensitive information
例子
The email leak exposed the company's strategy.
Journalists reported on a government leak.
04
the passage of urine from the body
例子
The baby had a leak in his diaper.
She felt a slight leak after coughing.
05
a soft, watery decay in fruits or vegetables caused by fungi
例子
The tomatoes showed signs of leak.
Excess moisture caused a leak in the stored apples.
to leak
01
泄漏, 漏出
(of liquid or gas) to escape through a hole or crack in a container or structure
Intransitive
例子
Despite efforts to contain it, the toxic waste continued to leak from the damaged storage tank.
尽管努力控制，有毒废物仍继续从损坏的储存罐中泄漏。
Air leaked from the balloon when it was punctured.
气球被刺破时，空气泄漏了。
02
泄漏, 漏
to let gas or liquid flow through a crack or small hole
Intransitive
例子
She noticed a strange smell in the kitchen and discovered that the gas stove was leaking.
她注意到厨房里有奇怪的气味，发现煤气炉在泄漏。
The old roof started to leak during the heavy rain, causing water damage to the ceiling.
旧屋顶在大雨中开始漏水，导致天花板受到水损。
03
泄露, 透露
to intentionally reveal something private or secret
Transitive: to leak information or secrets
例子
He leaked the company ’s financial plans to a competitor for personal gain.
他为了个人利益将公司的财务计划泄露给了竞争对手。
Someone leaked details about the surprise event, ruining the surprise.
有人泄露了关于惊喜活动的细节，破坏了惊喜。
04
泄露, 公开
(of secret or private information) to become publicly revealed
Intransitive
例子
News of the new policy leaked early, causing confusion in the office.
新政策的新闻提前泄露，导致办公室内出现混乱。
The celebrity 's private messages leaked online, creating a scandal.
名人的私信在网上泄露，引发了一场丑闻。
词汇树
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