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expelling

UK //ɪkˈspelɪŋ//US //ɪkˈspelɪŋ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'expellere',由 ex-(出) 和 pellere(驱动) 组成,字面意思是'驱赶出去'。14世纪通过古法语进入英语。

verb

❶ 强制某人离开某地或组织,通常是因为违反规则或行为不当。常用于学校开除学生或国家驱逐外国人等场景。

“The school is expelling three students for cheating on the exam.”

(学校正在开除三名考试作弊的学生。)

“The government expelled the diplomat for spying activities.”

(政府因间谍活动驱逐了这名外交官。)

❶ 排出或喷出气体、液体等物质。常用于描述身体排出异物或机械排放物质的过程。

“The lungs expel carbon dioxide when we exhale.”

(我们呼气时肺部会排出二氧化碳。)

“The machine expels hot air through these vents.”

(这台机器通过这些通风口排出热空气。)

同义词:eject, oust, remove, discharge, evict

常见短语

expelling air — 指排出空气的动作,常见于呼吸、机械运作或吹气等场景。

“The athlete was expelling air loudly after the intense race.”

(激烈比赛后,运动员大声地呼出空气。)

expelling member — 指组织或团体开除成员的行为,通常需要正式程序。

“The committee voted on expelling the member who violated the code of conduct.”

(委员会投票决定开除违反行为准则的成员。)