distil
/dɪˈstɪl/
CEFR level C1Topic ScienceWord #6229 in the learning path
蒸馏；用蒸馏法提取
Definitions
v. Purify a liquid by heating it and cooling its vapour.
蒸馏；用蒸馏法提取
v. Extract the most important ideas from something complex.
提炼；概括精华
Example
This small device distils seawater into clean drinking water.
这个小装置将海水蒸馏成干净的饮用水。
Researchers must distil complex findings into clear recommendations that policymakers can readily understand and apply.
研究人员必须将复杂的研究结果提炼成清晰的建议，便于政策制定者理解和应用。
Collocations
- distil water
- distil information
- distil something into
Word family
- distillation (n.)
- distilled (adj.)
- distiller (n.)
Usage tip
英式distil，美式distill；过去式均为distilled。
FAQ
- What does distil mean?
- Purify a liquid by heating it and cooling its vapour. Extract the most important ideas from something complex.
- How is distil pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈstɪl/, US /dɪˈstɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
