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conveyor

UK //kənˈveɪə//US //kənˈveɪər//

词源

源自拉丁语 'convehere'(运输),通过古法语 'conveier' 演变而来,字面意思为'一起运送'。

noun

❶ 传送带或输送设备,指一种用于连续运输物品的机械装置,常见于工厂、机场或超市等场所。

“The factory uses a conveyor belt to move parts between workstations.”

(工厂用传送带在工作站之间运送零件。)

“Please place your luggage on the airport conveyor for security check.”

(请将行李放在机场传送带上进行安检。)

❶ 比喻传递信息或思想的媒介或渠道,常用于抽象语境。

“Teachers act as conveyors of knowledge to students.”

(教师是向学生传递知识的媒介。)

“The internet has become a powerful conveyor of cultural ideas.”

(互联网已成为文化思想的有力传播渠道。)

同义词:carrier, transporter, bearer

常见短语

conveyor belt — 特指环状传送带装置,由连续转动的皮带或金属板组成,用于自动化运输物品。

“Sushi restaurants often use conveyor belts to display dishes to customers.”

(寿司店常用传送带向顾客展示菜品。)