to pump
01
泵送, 推动
to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a mechanical action
Transitive: to pump a gas or liquid somewhere
例子
He had to pump air into the bicycle tires to ensure a smooth ride.
他不得不给自行车轮胎充气以确保骑行顺畅。
The gas station attendant helped pump fuel into the car's tank.
加油站工作人员帮助将燃料泵入汽车的油箱。
02
注入, 泵送
to infuse or inject something, such as energy, resources, or vitality, into a system, environment, or situation
Transitive: to pump energy or resources into an activity or system
例子
The government decided to pump billions of dollars into the healthcare system to improve access to medical services.
政府决定向医疗系统注入数十亿美元，以改善医疗服务的可及性。
The company pumped significant funds into research and development to innovate new products.
该公司投入了大量资金用于研发以创新新产品。
03
盘问, 逼问
to interrogate someone persistently or forcefully to obtain information
Transitive: to pump sb for information
例子
He pumped his friend for information about the surprise party.
他为了获取关于惊喜派对的信息盘问了他的朋友。
She pumped her children for details about their day at school.
她盘问她的孩子们以获取他们在学校的一天的细节。
04
泵送, 脉动流动
to move or flow in a pulsating or irregular manner, with interruptions or fluctuations in the flow
Intransitive
例子
The oil pumped slowly from the ground as the drilling rig continued its operation.
石油从地下被缓慢泵出，而钻机继续其操作。
The lava pumped slowly from the volcano's crater, flowing down its slopes.
熔岩从火山口缓慢泵出，顺着山坡流下。
05
泵送, 上下移动
to apply forceful or repetitive upward and downward motions
Transitive: to pump a lever
例子
She pumped the handle of the well to draw water to the surface.
她抽动了井的把手，把水抽到地表。
He pumped the bicycle pedals to gain speed while riding uphill.
他踩踏自行车踏板以在上坡时加速。
06
泵送, 处于巅峰状态
(surfing) waves that are consistently strong, powerful, and ideal for surfing
Informal
Specialized例子
The waves are absolutely pumping today — let ’s hit the water!
今天的浪绝对强劲—我们去冲浪吧！
You know it ’s a good session when the swell keeps pumping like this.
当海浪像这样持续澎湃时，你就知道这是一个好浪。
Pump
01
芭蕾舞鞋, 舞蹈鞋
an open and flat women's shoe, similar to a ballerina's shoe, usually worn for dancing or exercising
Dialect
British
British
例子
She wore pumps to the dance class.
她穿着芭蕾舞鞋去上舞蹈课。
Pumps are comfortable for light exercise and casual outings.
平底鞋适合轻度运动和休闲外出。
02
the hollow muscular organ that rhythmically contracts to circulate blood through the body
例子
A defective pump can lead to serious health issues.
Exercise strengthens the pump.
03
a lightweight, low-cut athletic shoe, typically made of canvas with a rubber sole
Dialect
American
American
例子
Children wore red canvas pumps for gym class.
She slipped on her pumps before heading to practice.
04
泵, 机械泵
a mechanical device or machine that is used to move fluids or gases from one place to another by creating a flow or pressure
例子
The water pump in the car engine ensures that coolant circulates to prevent overheating.
汽车发动机中的水泵确保冷却液循环以防止过热。
Industrial processes often rely on pumps to transfer liquids from one part of the production line to another.
工业流程通常依赖泵将液体从生产线的一部分转移到另一部分。
05
a type of shoe, often with a low-cut upper that does not cover the ankle, designed for comfort, sometimes worn as a high heel
DialectAmerican
American例子
She bought a pair of black leather pumps for the office.
Evening pumps often feature a modest heel.
06
肌肉泵感, 肌肉充血
the temporary swelling and firmness of muscles during or after weight training
Slang例子
I always chase the pump during arm day.
在手臂训练日，我总是追求泵感。
That workout gave me an insane chest pump.
那次锻炼让我的胸部得到了疯狂的泵感。
