steam power

短语

[机] 蒸汽动力, 蒸汽力

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Power derived from water heated into steam, usually converted to motive power by a reciprocating engine (a steam engine) or turbine (a steam turbine).

    不可数

    The pistons are driven by steam power.

  2. 2.

    A means of transportation, or heavy equipment, based on such power, especially steamboats, steamships, or steam trains.

    不可数

    Before the diesel locomotive, steam power was king.