
pump
词源
来自中古英语pompe,可能源自中古荷兰语pompe或中古低地德语pumpe,最终可能模拟泵运作时发出的声音。
noun
❶ 一种机械设备,用于将液体或气体从一个地方输送到另一个地方,通常通过压力或抽吸作用实现。
“The water pump stopped working, so we couldn't get any water.”
(水泵坏了,所以我们无法取水。)
“She used a bicycle pump to inflate her tires.”
(她用自行车打气筒给轮胎充气。)
❶ 一种无带轻便女鞋,通常为低跟或平底,特点是鞋面没有搭扣或绑带。
“She wore elegant black pumps to the office.”
(她穿着优雅的黑色浅口鞋去上班。)
“These patent leather pumps are perfect for formal occasions.”
(这双漆皮浅口鞋非常适合正式场合。)
verb
❶ 用泵输送液体或气体,或通过类似泵的动作使某物移动。
“They pumped water from the well to irrigate the fields.”
(他们从井里抽水来灌溉田地。)
“The doctor pumped his stomach to remove the poison.”
(医生给他洗胃以清除毒物。)
❶ 快速而有节奏地上下移动,或使某物这样移动。
“The crowd pumped their fists in the air to the music.”
(人群随着音乐在空中挥舞拳头。)
“He pumped the handle vigorously to start the old engine.”
(他用力上下摇动手柄来启动旧发动机。)
常见短语
pump iron — 指进行举重训练,特别是使用杠铃或哑铃等器械锻炼肌肉。
“He spends two hours every morning pumping iron at the gym.”
(他每天早上花两个小时在健身房举重。)
pump up — 给某物充气;也指使人兴奋或充满能量,常用于体育比赛前鼓舞士气。
“The coach gave a speech to pump up the team before the big game.”
(教练在大赛前发表讲话鼓舞球队士气。)
pump out — 大量生产或排放某物,通常指快速且持续地制造或释放。
“The factory pumps out thousands of cars every month.”
(这家工厂每月生产数千辆汽车。)