leak

• 指液体、气体或光等物质意外从孔洞或裂缝中流出或渗漏；也指未经授权泄露机密信息。

A noun referring to an unintended opening or escape of a substance, such as fluid or light, or an unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.

1. Accidental escape of substanceB1formal

   An unintended hole or crack that allows a fluid, gas, or light to enter or escape from a container or system.

   泄漏

   • The plumber fixed the leak in the kitchen pipe.
   • A small leak in the roof caused water damage during the storm.
   • The gas leak was detected by the alarm system.

   同义词crackdischargedripescapefissureholeleakageperforationpunctureseepage

2. Fungal rot in produceC1formalscientific

   A soft, watery decay in fruits and vegetables caused by certain types of fungi.

   软腐病

   • The farmer discarded the tomatoes affected by leak.
   • Leak in the apples made them unsuitable for sale.
   • Proper storage prevents leak from developing in vegetables.

3. Euphemism for urinationB2informal

   A polite or indirect term used to refer to the act of urinating.

   小便

   • He excused himself to take a leak.
   • The dog stopped to have a leak by the tree.
   • After the long drive, they all needed a leak.

   同义词number onepeepiddletinkleweewhiz

4. Discharge of fluidB1formaltechnical

   The act or instance of a fluid escaping from a container or system, often unintentionally.

   泄漏

   • The leak of oil from the tanker caused an environmental disaster.
   • A coolant leak forced the factory to shut down temporarily.
   • The technician detected a slow leak in the hydraulic system.

   同义词dischargeemissionescapeleakageoutflowseepage

5. Unauthorized disclosureB2formalpolitical

   The deliberate or accidental release of confidential or secret information to the public or unauthorized parties.

   泄密

   • The leak of classified documents shocked the government.
   • Journalists investigated the source of the data leak.
   • The company suffered a major security leak of customer information.

   同义词disclosuredivulgenceexposureleakagerevelationtip-off

• 动词，表示液体、气体或信息从容器或受保护的来源中意外或故意地流出或泄露。

A verb used to indicate the accidental or intentional escape of liquid, gas, or information from a container or secure source.

1. Disclose information secretlyB2informal

   To intentionally or unintentionally make private or secret information known to the public or a specific person, often without authorization.

   泄露

   • Someone leaked the confidential report to the press.
   • The details of the merger were leaked to a journalist.
   • He was fired for leaking company secrets.

   同义词betrayblabdisclosedivulgeexposegive awayrevealspilluncover

   反义词concealhidekeepsuppresswithhold

2. Become known (of information)B2informal

   For secret or private information to become known to the public or a wider audience, often unintentionally.

   泄露（信息）

   • The news of the resignation leaked out before the official announcement.
   • Spoilers for the movie leaked online last night.
   • Details of the new product leaked to the public.

   同义词come outdisclosedivulgeemergeexposeget outrevealtranspireuncover

   反义词concealsuppresswithhold

3. Escape or enter through an openingB1formal

   For a liquid, gas, or other substance to accidentally escape or enter through a hole, crack, or fissure in a container or barrier.

   渗漏

   • Water is leaking from the pipe under the sink.
   • The gas tank is leaking, creating a dangerous situation.
   • Air leaks out of the tire if the valve is damaged.

   同义词dischargedribbledripemanateescapeexudefilterissueoozepercolateseeptrickle

4. Allow passage through an openingB1formal

   For a container or structure to have an opening that allows substances or light to enter or escape.

   漏

   • The old roof leaks whenever it rains.
   • This container leaks oil if it is turned upside down.
   • The boat leaks water through a crack in the hull.

   同义词dischargedraindribbledripemanateescapeexudefilterissueoozepercolateseep

   反义词containseal

短语动词变体leak out