| [/ɪgˈzɔːst; ɪɡˋzɔst/] n 用法:
1 [U] waste fumes, gases, steam, etc expelled from an engine or a machine （机器排出的）废气、 蒸气等:
the smell of the exhaust 排出的废气气味 *
[attrib 作定语] exhaust fumes 排出的废气. 用法:
2 (also ex`haust-pipe) [C] outlet or pipe through which these gases are sent out 排气口; 排气管:
My car needs a new exhaust. 我的汽车该换排气管了. =>illus at App 1 见附录1之插图, page xii. exhaust 2
[/ɪgˈzɔːst; ɪɡˋzɔst/] v [Tn] 用法:
1 [esp passive 尤用於被动语态] make (a person or an animal) very tired 使（人或动物）非常疲倦:
The long cycle ride exhausted her. 她因长途骑车而疲惫不堪. *
He exhausted himself in the attempt. 他因十分努力而筋疲力尽. 用法:
2 use (sth) up completely 用尽, 耗尽（某物）:
exhaust one's patience, strength 失去耐性、 用尽力气 *
exhaust a money supply 把钱用光. 用法:
3 make (sth) empty; take out the contents of 将（某物）弄空; 取出（所含之物）:
exhaust a well 将井汲乾. 用法:
4 say, find out, all there is to say about (sth) 详尽论述（某事物）:
I think we've just about exhausted that subject. 我认为我们对这一问题已差不多是言无不尽了. |