steamer
/ˈstiːmə/ · /ˈstiːmər/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #5709 in the learning path
蒸锅；蒸笼
Definitions
n. A container or appliance that cooks food using steam.
蒸锅；蒸笼
n. A boat or ship powered by steam.
汽船；蒸汽轮船
Example
Put the dumplings in the steamer for ten minutes.
把饺子放进蒸锅里蒸十分钟。
The arrival of the steamer transformed river trade by allowing goods to travel more reliably over long distances.
蒸汽轮船的出现使货物能够更可靠地进行长距离运输，从而改变了内河贸易。
Collocations
- bamboo steamer
- vegetable steamer
- paddle steamer
Word family
- steam (n.)
- steam (v.)
- steamed (adj.)
- steamy (adj.)
Usage tip
既可指蒸食物的器具，也可指蒸汽动力船。
FAQ
- What does steamer mean?
- A container or appliance that cooks food using steam. A boat or ship powered by steam.
- How is steamer pronounced?
- UK /ˈstiːmə/, US /ˈstiːmər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
