turbine
/ˈtɜːbaɪn/ · /ˈtɝːbaɪn/
CEFR level C1Topic TechnologyWord #6837 in the learning path
涡轮机；透平
Definitions
n. A machine whose blades turn when pushed by moving fluid.
涡轮机；透平
Example
We watched the wind turbine turning slowly above the fields.
我们看着风力涡轮机在田野上方缓缓转动。
Installing offshore wind turbines can increase renewable electricity generation, although potential impacts on marine ecosystems require careful assessment.
安装海上风力涡轮机可以增加可再生能源发电量，不过其对海洋生态系统的潜在影响需要仔细评估。
Collocations
- wind turbine
- steam turbine
- gas turbine
- turbine blade
Usage tip
重音在首音节；wind turbine指风力涡轮机。
FAQ
- What does turbine mean?
- A machine whose blades turn when pushed by moving fluid.
- How is turbine pronounced?
- UK /ˈtɜːbaɪn/, US /ˈtɝːbaɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
