to steam
01
蒸发, 冒蒸汽
to release hot water vapor into the air
Intransitive
例子
As the kettle heated up, it began to steam, signaling that the water was boiling.
随着水壶加热，它开始冒蒸汽，表明水正在沸腾。
The hot cup of coffee steamed in the cold morning air.
那杯热咖啡在寒冷的早晨空气中冒着热气。
02
蒸, 用蒸汽烹饪
to cook using the steam of boiling water
Transitive: to steam food
例子
She loves to steam vegetables for a healthy side dish.
她喜欢蒸蔬菜作为健康的配菜。
The chef prefers to steam fish rather than fry it to retain its natural flavors.
厨师更喜欢蒸鱼而不是炸鱼以保留其天然风味。
03
蒸汽驱动, 使用蒸汽发动机旅行
(of a ship or train) to travel using engines fueled by steam
Intransitive: to steam to a direction
例子
The steamship steamed across the Atlantic Ocean, carrying passengers and cargo to New York City.
蒸汽船横渡大西洋，将乘客和货物运送到纽约市。
The locomotive steamed through the countryside, chugging along the scenic route.
机车蒸汽穿过乡村，沿着风景优美的路线行驶。
04
蒸, 用蒸汽消毒
to subject something to hot water vapor for cleaning, sanitizing, or treating purposes
Transitive: to steam sth
例子
The kitchen staff regularly steam the restaurant's stainless steel appliances.
厨房工作人员定期用蒸汽清洁餐厅的不锈钢设备。
He used a handheld steamer to steam the wrinkles out of his suit before the important meeting.
在重要会议之前，他用手持蒸汽机蒸汽熨平了西装上的皱纹。
05
发怒, 沸腾
to become angry or enraged
Intransitive
例子
He began to steam when he realized his car had been towed from the no-parking zone.
当他意识到他的车从不允许停车的区域被拖走时，他开始冒烟。
She was steaming after discovering her roommate had eaten her leftovers without asking.
发现室友未经询问就吃了她的剩菜后，她气炸了。
06
蒸发, 冒热气
to rise as or turn into vapor
Intransitive
例子
The hot soup continued to steam as it simmered on the stove.
热汤在炉子上炖煮时继续冒蒸汽。
The freshly brewed coffee steamed in the mug.
刚煮好的咖啡在杯子里冒着热气。
Steam
01
蒸汽
the hot gas produced when water is heated to the boiling point
例子
Steam rose from the kettle as the water reached its boiling point.
当水达到沸点时，蒸汽从水壶中升起。
The old train moved forward, powered by steam from its engine.
老火车向前移动，由发动机的蒸汽提供动力。
词汇树
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