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Insulation Material Electricity Thermos State 英 ˌɪnsju'leɪʃn] 美 ˌɪnsə'Leɪʃn

英语单词 insulation
英美音标 英 [ˌɪnsju'leɪʃn] 美 [ˌɪnsə'leɪʃn]
中文释义 n.【物】绝缘(体);隔离;孤立
英语例句 (1) Cork is often used for insulation.
(2) Loss of electric current is a result of faulty insulation.
(3) The insulation material does not contain asbestos.
中文例句 (1) 栓皮经常用作绝缘材料。
(2) 漏电由于绝缘不好而导致的电流流失。
(3) 隔热材料不含石棉。
vocabulary简明 Insulation is the process of keeping heat, sound, or electricity from spreading. It's also the material used to do so. If you can hear your neighbor snoring at night, you might need better sound insulation.
vocabulary扩展 Your thermos of hot chocolate stays warm when it's freezing outside because the thermos provides insulation. Similarly, the insulation in an ice chest keeps your sodas and food cool at the beach, even when you're being scorched by the sun. Insulation can also refer to a state of being detached or isolated. If you stay at home and avoid TV, the internet, and phone calls, you are in a state of insulation.
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]See also:
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(尤指建筑的)隔热层,隔热材料 Insulation is a thick layer of a substance that keeps something warm, especially a building.
  • High electricity bills point to a poor heating system or bad insulation...

    高额电费开支说明供暖系统不足或建筑隔热材料不良。

  • A wet suit provides excellent insulation.

    湿式潜水服有极佳的隔热性能。

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