steam-whistle 的意思
蒸汽鸣笛;蒸汽喇叭;发出蒸汽声的装置
steam-whistle 的词源
steam-whistle(n.)
“连接到蒸汽机锅炉的发声装置”,这个词最早出现在1836年,由 steam(蒸汽)和 whistle(口哨,汽笛)两个词组合而成。
The locomotive has one contrivance of a most peculiar character. It carries a brass whistle, which is blown by the steam, whenever any animals come upon the track or a cross road is passed. No words can describe the shrill, wild and unearthly sound produced by this arrangement. In going through the woods the noise is particularly startling, and it can be heard for miles. [United States Gazette, Philadelphia, Nov. 28, 1836]
这列机车有一个非常独特的装置。它配备了一个铜制汽笛,每当有动物出现在轨道上或经过交叉路口时,蒸汽就会吹响这个汽笛。没有任何语言能形容这个装置发出的尖锐、狂野和超凡脱俗的声音。在树林中行驶时,这种声音特别刺耳,远处几英里外都能听到。[《美国公报》,费城,1836年11月28日]
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