Fumes

Pronunciation:fjuːmz
EN→ZH

Quick Translations

  • 烟
  • 气体
  • 恶臭

Definitions

noun

Definition

A gas or vapor that smells strongly or is dangerous to breathe in.

In ZH

一种气体或蒸汽，气味强烈或吸入后可能有危险。

Examples

  • The factory released toxic fumes into the air.
  • She had to cover her nose because the fumes from the paint were overwhelming.
  • It's important to ventilate the room to avoid inhaling harmful fumes.

Cultural Notes

Fumes are often associated with industrial activities or certain natural phenomena. Awareness of fumes is important in occupational safety regulations.

verb

Definition

To emit gas or vapor, often with a strong smell.

In ZH

释放气体或蒸汽，通常伴随强烈的气味。

Examples

  • The car began to fume after running for too long without maintenance.
  • He was fuming with anger when he found out about the mistake.
  • The volcano started to fume, signaling an imminent eruption.

Cultural Notes

This verb is less commonly used but can describe anything from everyday cooking to industrial processes.