boiler

• 指用来加热水以产生蒸汽的密闭容器，即锅炉；也指带盖的金属锅，用于煮或炖食物。

A noun referring to a sealed vessel where water is heated to produce steam, or a metal pot with a lid used for boiling or stewing food.

1. Steam generatorB1formal

   A sealed container or device in which water is heated to produce steam, typically used for heating or power generation.

   锅炉

   • The boiler in the basement provides heat for the entire building.
   • The factory's boiler exploded due to excessive pressure.
   • They installed a new energy-efficient boiler to reduce costs.

   同义词steam boiler

2. Cooking potB1informal

   A metal pot, often with a lid, used for boiling or stewing food.

   锅

   • She used a large boiler to make soup for the party.
   • The old-fashioned boiler was perfect for cooking stew.
   • He lifted the heavy boiler off the stove.

   同义词kettle