安全阀 (ān quán fá) — safety valve (mechanical device that releases excess pressure); (figurative) outlet for releasing stress or tension
Definition
A literal mechanical device that releases excess pressure, plus a figurative use for a healthy outlet that lets stress or tension escape.
noun
safety valve (mechanical device that releases excess pressure)(figurative) outlet for releasing stress or tension
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 安全阀，。Guō lú shàng de ān quán fá huài le, xū yào mǎ shàng gēng huàn.The safety valve on the boiler is broken and needs to be replaced immediately.
- 安全阀。Yùn dòng shì tā shì fàng yā lì de ān quán fá.Exercise is his safety valve for releasing stress.
- 安全阀。Zhè ge xì tǒng ān zhuāng le sān gè ān quán fá yǐ què bǎo ān quán.This system has three safety valves installed to ensure safety.
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