pump
/pʌmp/
CEFR level B2Topic TechnologyWord #4573 in the learning path
泵；抽水机；打气筒
Definitions
n. a device that moves liquid or gas
泵；抽水机；打气筒
v. to move liquid or gas using a pump
用泵输送；抽；打气
Example
I keep a bicycle pump beside the garage door.
我把自行车打气筒放在车库门旁边。
Solar power can operate a water pump, helping rural communities obtain clean water without relying on expensive fuel.
太阳能可以驱动水泵，帮助农村社区获取清洁用水，而无需依赖昂贵的燃料。
Collocations
- water pump
- bicycle pump
- pump water
- pump up a tyre
Word family
- pumping (n.)
Usage tip
pump up a tyre表示给轮胎打气；抽水用pump water。
FAQ
- What does pump mean?
- a device that moves liquid or gas to move liquid or gas using a pump
- How is pump pronounced?
- UK /pʌmp/, US /pʌmp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
