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源自法语 'siphon',可追溯至拉丁语 'sipho'(意为管子),最终来自希腊语 'siphōn'(意为虹吸管)。
❶ 虹吸管,一种利用气压差使液体从高处流向低处的弯曲管状装置,常用于转移液体而无需直接倾倒。
“He used a siphon to transfer gasoline from the tank.”
(他用虹吸管从油箱里转移汽油。)
“The aquarium cleaner works like a siphon to remove dirty water.”
(鱼缸清洁器像虹吸管一样吸出脏水。)
❶ 用虹吸管抽取或转移液体;比喻以隐蔽或不正当方式挪用资金等资源。
“She siphoned the pond water to water her garden.”
(她用虹吸管抽取池塘水浇灌花园。)
“The corrupt official siphoned public funds into private accounts.”
(贪官将公款偷偷转入私人账户。)
siphon off — 指偷偷转移或挪用(通常指资金),带有负面含义。
“The accountant was caught siphoning off company profits.”
(会计被发现挪用公司利润。)