Fuse
01
保险丝, 熔断器
an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong
例子
The fuse blew when too many appliances were plugged in.
当插入了太多电器时，保险丝烧断了。
Always replace a burnt fuse with one of the same rating.
始终用相同额定值的保险丝更换烧断的保险丝。
02
导火索, 雷管
a cord, wire, or other igniting device designed to initiate the controlled burning of explosives, fireworks, or propellants
例子
The demolition team lit the fuse and retreated to a safe distance.
拆除小组点燃了导火索并撤退到安全距离。
Fireworks are dangerous if the fuse burns too quickly.
如果引信燃烧得太快，烟花是危险的。
to fuse
01
融合, 结合
to combine different elements or substances
Transitive: to fuse multiple elements or substances
例子
In the workshop, they learned how to fuse different metals to create unique jewelry pieces.
在车间里，他们学会了如何融合不同的金属来制作独特的珠宝。
The film successfully fuses humor and drama, captivating audiences of all ages.
这部电影成功地将幽默和戏剧融合，吸引了所有年龄段的观众。
02
熔化, 融合
to melt or become liquid due to heat
Intransitive
例子
During the process, different types of glass are melted to fuse into a single piece.
在此过程中，不同类型的玻璃被熔化以融合成一块。
If you heat the metal too much, it will fuse and become unworkable.
如果你把金属加热太多，它会熔化并变得无法加工。
03
熔化, 焊接
to melt a material or object with intense heat in order to join it with something else
Transitive: to fuse a material or object
例子
The welder carefully fused the ends of the pipes, ensuring a seamless connection.
焊工小心地熔合了管子的两端，确保无缝连接。
In jewelry making, the artisan used a soldering iron to fuse the gold pieces and form a delicate ring.
在珠宝制作中，工匠使用烙铁将金片熔合并形成一个精致的戒指。
04
保险丝, 安装保险丝
to equip or install a safety device that interrupts the flow of electricity in a circuit or appliance in the event of an overload
Transitive: to fuse an electric device
例子
The electrician fused the new lighting fixture to prevent electrical surges.
电工熔断了新的照明装置以防止电涌。
Make sure to fuse the power supply unit of the computer to safeguard against power fluctuations.
确保保险丝计算机的电源装置，以防止电源波动。
