valve

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Definitions

n.

A device that controls or regulates the flow of a gas or liquid through a pipe or passage

阀,活门;(心脏等的)瓣膜

v.

To control the flow of a substance by means of a valve

用阀门控制(流量)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
valveother
=valve

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The engineer adjusted the valve to control the water pressure in the pipe.

  • 2.

    A faulty valve caused the system to leak and lose efficiency.

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