heater
/ˈhiːtə/ · /ˈhiːtər/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1012 in the learning path
加热器；取暖器
Definitions
n. a device that heats air, water, or another substance
加热器；取暖器
Example
We switched on the heater before the guests arrived.
客人到来前，我们打开了取暖器。
Replacing an inefficient water heater can lower household energy bills and reduce overall electricity consumption.
更换效率低下的热水器能降低家庭能源账单，并减少总体用电量。
Collocations
- electric heater
- water heater
- portable heater
Word family
- heat (n.)
- heat (v.)
- heating (n.)
- heated (adj.)
Usage tip
heater是设备；heating指供暖或供暖系统。
FAQ
- What does heater mean?
- a device that heats air, water, or another substance
- How is heater pronounced?
- UK /ˈhiːtə/, US /ˈhiːtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
