
好词典

源自拉丁语 'fusus'(纺锤),通过意大利语 'fuso' 和法语 'fusée' 演变而来,最初指用于引爆的导火线。
❶ 保险丝,一种安全装置,当电流过大时会熔断以保护电路。
“The fuses blew when we turned on too many appliances.”
(我们打开太多电器时保险丝烧断了。)
“Check the fuses if the lights aren't working.”
(如果灯不亮,检查一下保险丝。)
❶ 熔合或合并,指将不同事物结合成一个整体。
“The metals fused together under high heat.”
(金属在高温下熔合在一起。)
“The two companies fused to form a larger corporation.”
(两家公司合并组成更大的企业。)
blow a fuse — 字面指保险丝熔断,比喻突然发怒或失去耐心。
“My dad blew a fuse when he saw the mess we made.”
(爸爸看到我们制造的混乱时大发雷霆。)
short fuse — 形容人容易生气或脾气暴躁的性格特点。
“Be careful what you say to him - he's got a short fuse.”
(和他说话要小心——他脾气一点就着。)