
好词典

源自中古英语 'washen'(洗) + '-er'(表示工具或人的后缀),最初指洗涤工具,后引申为垫圈和洗衣机。
❶ 垫圈,一种环形薄片,通常由金属或橡胶制成,用于机械部件之间以减少摩擦或防止泄漏。
“The plumber replaced the worn-out washer in the faucet.”
(水管工更换了水龙头里磨损的垫圈。)
“Make sure to use a rubber washer to prevent leaks.”
(务必使用橡胶垫圈以防漏水。)
❶ 洗衣机,一种家用电器,用于洗涤衣物。
“She put the dirty clothes into the washer.”
(她把脏衣服放进洗衣机里。)
“The new washer has an energy-saving mode.”
(这台新洗衣机有节能模式。)
dish washer — 洗碗机,一种用于自动清洗餐具的电器。
“We bought a new dish washer for the kitchen.”
(我们为厨房买了一台新的洗碗机。)
window washer — 擦窗工人,专门负责清洁高楼窗户的职业人员。
“The window washer was suspended high above the street.”
(擦窗工人悬挂在街道上方的高处。)