pump
Significado: A device for moving liquids or gases; to move liquid using such a device
Pump refers to a mechanical device that moves liquids or gases from one place to another. Common types include water pumps, bicycle pumps, and petrol pumps. As a verb, it means to operate a pump or to move fluid. Informally, 'pump' can mean to question someone persistently to get information.
Ejemplos
- The heart pumps blood around the body. 心脏将血液泵送到全身。El corazón bombea sangre por todo el cuerpo.心臓は体中に血液を送り出します。심장은 몸 전체에 혈액을 펌프질하여 보냅니다.
- I need to pump up my bicycle tyres. 我需要给自行车轮胎打气。Necesito inflar los neumáticos de mi bicicleta.自転車のタイヤに空気を入れる必要があります。자전거 타이어에 바람을 넣어야 합니다.
- The petrol pump was out of order. 加油泵坏了。El surtidor de gasolina estaba fuera de servicio.ガソリンスタンドのポンプが故障していました。주유기가 고장 나 있었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Middle Dutch 'pompe' or Middle Low German 'pumpe', probably imitative of the sound of pumping. The specific origin is uncertain. The shoe sense ('pumps') may be from a different source, possibly French 'pompe' (ornament).
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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