exhaust
n
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.
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 v [Tn]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Before you leave the lab, make sure the electricity is turned off and the windows are shut.
你们离开实验室前,务必要关上电源,关好窗户。
Do you remember one afternoon ten years ago when I came to your house and borrowed a necklace of yours? Pierre, my husband, was working in a government office. We'd been invited to a ball at the palace so I needed to borrow some jewellery.