safety valve
US /ˈseɪf.ti vælv/
UK /ˈseɪf.ti vælv/
名詞
1.
安全閥
a valve that opens automatically to relieve excessive pressure in a boiler or other container
範例:
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The steam engine is equipped with a safety valve to prevent explosions.
蒸汽機配備了安全閥以防止爆炸。
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Check the safety valve regularly to ensure it is not blocked.
定期檢查安全閥以確保其沒有堵塞。
2.
安全閥, 發泄途徑
a way of giving vent to feelings of anger or excitement in a safe manner
範例:
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For many people, sports serve as a safety valve for stress.
對許多人來說，運動是壓力的安全閥。
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The protest provided a safety valve for the public's frustration.
抗議活動為公眾的沮喪情緒提供了一個安全閥。