funnel
n
1 tube or pipe that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquids, powders, etc into a small opening 漏斗
I need a funnel to pour petrol into the tank. 我需要一个漏斗把汽油灌进油箱. =>illus at filter 见filter插图.
2 metal chimney on a steam-engine, ship, etc, through which smoke escapes (蒸汽机、 轮船等的)烟囱. funnel, v (-ll-; US -l-) [Ipr, Ip, Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p]
(cause sth to) move through a funnel or a narrow space (使某物)通过漏斗或狭窄的空间
funnel petrol into a can 用漏斗把汽油注入罐中
The water funnelled through the gorge and out onto the plain. 水穿过峡谷流到平原.
George was not too upset by his experience because the lady who owns the sweet shop heard about his troubles and rewarded him with large box of chocolates.