distillation

名詞

UK/ˌdɪs.tɪˈleɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌdɪs.təˈleɪ.ʃᵊn/

定義 distillation 名詞

  1. Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)

    The process of purifying a liquid by heating it to a vapor and then cooling it to condense it back into liquid form, or the liquid produced by this process.

    蒸馏;蒸馏过程;蒸馏物

    • Essential oils are commonly extracted through the process of distillation.

      精油通常通过蒸馏的过程来提取。

    • Whiskey is made by distilling barley or other grains.

      威士忌是通过蒸馏大麦或其他谷物制成的。

    • Distillation is a common method for converting seawater into potable water.

      蒸馏是将海水转化为饮用水的常用方法。

  2. Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)formal(正式)

    The act of extracting the core meaning or most essential aspects of something, or a summary that presents only the key elements of something.

    精华;提炼

    • This report is a distillation of research on the topic over the past decade.

      这份报告是过去十年来对该主题研究的精华。

    • The article provides a distillation of a complex issue.

      这篇文章提供了一个复杂问题的精要。

    • His speech was a distillation of the main achievements of his career.

      他的演讲是他职业生涯主要成就的精华。