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steam
8 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of STEAM
[noncount]
1
a : the hot gas that is created when water is boiled蒸汽；水蒸气
- Careful, the steam from the pot is hot.当心，锅里出来的蒸汽很烫。
b : steam that is created by a machine and kept under pressure to provide power蒸汽动力 — often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
- Steam drives the turbines.蒸汽驱动涡轮。
- a steam-powered engine用蒸汽驱动的引擎
- The boat runs on steam.这船用的是蒸汽动力。
- a steam engine/train蒸汽机/火车
2
: very small drops of water that form on a surface when warm air that contains a lot of water is cooled down水汽；雾气
- He wiped the steam from the mirrors.他擦掉了镜子上的水汽。
3
informal : the strength, force, or energy that allows something or someone to continue, to go faster, etc.力量；精力；势头
- Sales have lost steam [=have slowed down] in recent weeks.最近几周销售下滑。
- The campaign quickly gained/gathered steam. [=became more popular and successful]活动迅速变得声势浩大。
- He was afraid he would run out of steam before the end of the race.他担心自己还没跑到终点就筋疲力尽了。
- I was making good progress this morning, but now I'm starting to run out of steam.我早上进度很快，但现在快没精力了。
- The project is slowly picking up steam. [=slowly beginning to move ahead in a faster and more effective way]项目在慢慢加快进展。
full head of steam
full steam ahead
let/blow off (some) steam
informal : to calm down and get rid of energy or anger by doing something active释放精力；发泄；宣泄
- I play racquetball every evening just to let off some steam.我每天晚上打壁球，只是为了释放一下。
- Tell him to go blow off some steam and then we can talk.叫他去宣泄一下，然后我们才能商谈。
under its own steam
of a ship, boat, etc. : by using its own power（船）靠自身动力地 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- The ship was damaged but was able to return to port under its own steam.这艘船受损了，但得以靠自身动力返回港口。
- He got there under his own steam. [=by himself; by his own efforts]他靠自己的力量获得成功。
2 steam /ˈstiːm/ verb
steams; steamed; steaming
2 steam
/ˈstiːm/
verb
steams; steamed; steaming
Learner's definition of STEAM
1
[no object] : to produce steam冒水汽；散发蒸汽
- a steaming bowl of soup一碗热气腾腾的汤
2
[+ object] : to cook, heat, or treat (something) with steam蒸（食物）
- She prefers to steam carrots rather than boil them.她喜欢把胡萝卜蒸着吃而不是煮着吃。
- steamed vegetables蒸好的蔬菜
3
: to cause (something, such as a piece of glass) to become covered with small drops of water使蒙上水汽；使沾上水汽 — usually + up
[+ object]
- Their breath steamed the windows.他们的呼吸使窗户蒙上了水汽。
- Try not to steam up your glasses.尽量避免你的眼镜上蒙上水汽。
- The windows were all steamed up.窗户都蒙上了水汽。
[no object]
- My glasses steamed up [=fogged up] when I came indoors from the cold.当我从寒冷的外面走进屋时眼镜蒙上了雾气。
4
always followed by an adverb or preposition [no object]
a : to move by using power produced by steam（以蒸汽为动力）行驶
- The ship steamed into port.汽船驶入港口。
- We steamed up the river. [=we went up the river on a ship powered by steam]我们坐汽船沿河上行。
steamed; steaming; steams
Example Sentences
Noun Careful, the steam from the pot is hot. The boat runs on steam. He wiped the steam from the mirrors. He was afraid he would run out of steam before the end of the race. I was making good progress this morning, but now I'm starting to run out of steam. Verb a steaming bowl of soup She prefers to steam carrots rather than boil them. Their breath steamed the windows. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Venture to the town of Chama to cross the 10,015-foot Cumbres Pass on North America’s highest steam railroad — an accessible way to view pristine backcountry landscapes. Outside Online, 15 Sep. 2022 This all-in-1 multi-cooker can knead, steam, boil, and sauté. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022 Labels that are mega hot can lose steam even after riding an explosive multi-year wave, and equally, return to popularity (see Gucci under Tom Ford to Frida Giannini to Alessandro Michele). Tiffany Ap, Quartz, 15 Sep. 2022 Little empirical evidence exists yet to show whether schools with four-day weeks are doing better retaining staff, but the trend is gathering steam nationwide as districts seek an edge in the competition for teachers, according to Dr. Thompson. Ben Chapman, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Unfortunately, that kind of excitement rarely translates to the telecast, which moves under its own steam of imperfect scripting interrupted by moments of hope. Mary Mcnamara, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 While the population is forced to abide by strict laws, those in charge are allowed to let off some steam without facing any consequences. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2022 In thermal desalination or distillation, water is boiled or evaporated into steam that is later condensed back into water in another location, a process that leaves behind the salt and other contaminants. Ian Mount, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 al, 24 Aug. 2022 Clean your furniture and upholstery with ease, pull stains from carpet, steam the grime off of shower and floor tiles, or get caked-on gunk off of stove burners. Annie Burdick, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 In the eastern end of the building is the laundry, containing an electric centrifugal wringer and steam drying room, with a capacity for drying 500 suits an hour. San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2022 Just like a tea kettle, the water inside comes to a boil and pumps steam out through the vent holes. Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, 9 May 2022 The nearby Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar started out in 1951, using beer to steam shrimp delivered to nearby docks. Tony Perrottet, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 Newer settings range from air fry to convection to steam cook. Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022 Remove from the heat and set aside to steam the rice until soft, about 10 minutes. Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2021 Still, outside organizations continue to steam ahead, building a greater consensus between the broader community and schools to bolster student well-being and self-esteem. Rod Berger, Forbes, 11 July 2022 See More
Noun
Indeed, two studies, one in 2019 at Stockholm University, and one earlier this year at Stanford University, claimed that, beyond the obvious catastrophic impacts, a warmer planet means long-range forecasting loses some steam. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Venture to the town of Chama to cross the 10,015-foot Cumbres Pass on North America’s highest steam railroad — an accessible way to view pristine backcountry landscapes. Outside Online, 15 Sep. 2022 This all-in-1 multi-cooker can knead, steam, boil, and sauté. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022 Labels that are mega hot can lose steam even after riding an explosive multi-year wave, and equally, return to popularity (see Gucci under Tom Ford to Frida Giannini to Alessandro Michele). Tiffany Ap, Quartz, 15 Sep. 2022 Little empirical evidence exists yet to show whether schools with four-day weeks are doing better retaining staff, but the trend is gathering steam nationwide as districts seek an edge in the competition for teachers, according to Dr. Thompson. Ben Chapman, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Unfortunately, that kind of excitement rarely translates to the telecast, which moves under its own steam of imperfect scripting interrupted by moments of hope. Mary Mcnamara, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 While the population is forced to abide by strict laws, those in charge are allowed to let off some steam without facing any consequences. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2022 In thermal desalination or distillation, water is boiled or evaporated into steam that is later condensed back into water in another location, a process that leaves behind the salt and other contaminants. Ian Mount, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 Verb
The new series will steam exclusively on Peacock and feature the talents of Bill Nye, Joanna Mandap, Isabella Astbury and Willow Astbury. al, 24 Aug. 2022 Clean your furniture and upholstery with ease, pull stains from carpet, steam the grime off of shower and floor tiles, or get caked-on gunk off of stove burners. Annie Burdick, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 In the eastern end of the building is the laundry, containing an electric centrifugal wringer and steam drying room, with a capacity for drying 500 suits an hour. San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2022 Just like a tea kettle, the water inside comes to a boil and pumps steam out through the vent holes. Sarah Bogdan, Good Housekeeping, 9 May 2022 The nearby Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar started out in 1951, using beer to steam shrimp delivered to nearby docks. Tony Perrottet, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 Newer settings range from air fry to convection to steam cook. Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022 Remove from the heat and set aside to steam the rice until soft, about 10 minutes. Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2021 Still, outside organizations continue to steam ahead, building a greater consensus between the broader community and schools to bolster student well-being and self-esteem. Rod Berger, Forbes, 11 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English stem, from Old English stēam; akin to Dutch stoom steam
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of steam was before the 12th century Phrases Containing steam
noun
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