steaming
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Danh từ
noun- 1.
(countable, uncountable)The action of steam on something.
Steaming is fine for this fabric, as long as you keep the iron moving.
- 2.
(countable, uncountable)The method of cooking by immersion in steam.
Their favorite way to cook clams is steaming.
- 3.
(countable, uncountable)The act or process of seafaring under steam power.
Steaming was their preferred way to travel until airliners came along.
- 4.
(countable, uncountable)The raising of steam by a steam locomotive etc; the maintenance of a head of steam during operation; (metonymic) operation under load.
Two 4-4-0s were steaming through the scenic foothills, giving rides to tourists.
- 5.
(UK, countable, informal, uncountable)A form of robbery in which a large gang moves swiftly and violently through a bus or train.
Tính từ
adjective- 1.
Giving off steam.
We were served with steaming bowls of soup.
- 2.
Extremely hot
- 3.
(slang)Very angry.
I was steaming when I heard about their betrayal.
- 4.
(UK, slang)Extremely drunk.
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verb- 1.
(form of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of steam
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