fuse
UK/fju:z/US
IELTSTOEFLC2
Definitions
v.
To join or blend two things into one, often by melting
熔合，融合，结合
n.
A safety device that melts to break an electrical circuit
保险丝
n.
A cord or device that sets off an explosive
导火线，引信
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfus (from Latin fundere, 'to pour, melt'). Heat two metals until they pour together and they become one — that is to fuse. The electrical fuse is the same idea as a noun: a thin metal strip designed to melt and break the circuit when current runs too high.
Root flu still carries 61 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.fuse together熔合在一起
- 2.fuse into one融合为一
- 3.blow a fuse保险丝烧断
- 4.short fuse脾气暴躁（short fuse）
Example Sentences
- 1.
Intense heat caused the two metals to fuse together.
- 2.
The band fuses jazz with traditional folk music.
- 3.
The fuse blew when too many appliances were switched on.