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microwave

UK/'maikrәuweiv/US
TOEFLB2

Definitions

n.

An electromagnetic wave with a wavelength between infrared and radio waves; also, an oven using such waves to heat food.

微波;微波炉

v.

To cook or heat food in a microwave oven.

用微波炉加热或烹饪

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
microsmall
+
waveother
=microwave

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Microwave ovens heat food by emitting electromagnetic radiation at specific frequencies.

  • 2.

    She quickly microwaved the leftovers for a convenient lunch before the meeting.

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