safety-valve

短语

n. 安全阀

发音

UK /ˈseɪftɪˌvælv/
US /ˈseɪftiˌvælv/

词形变化

safety-valves 复数 safety-valves 三单 safety-valving 现在分词 safety-valved 过去式 safety-valved 过去分词

别名

safety valve

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Alternative form of safety valve.

    及物
v.
  1. 1.

    Sometimes followed by off:

    To use a relief valve on (a container holding a gas or vapour) to relieve excessive pressure which has built up inside.

    及物
  2. 2.

    Sometimes followed by off:

    To install a relief valve on (such a container) for that purpose.

    及物
  3. 3.

    Sometimes followed by off:

    To use some mechanism to relieve (physical or emotional pressure or tension).

    比喻 及物

词汇关系

词源

See safety valve.

来源:wiktionary