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candle

/ˈkændl̩/

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noun

蜡烛，烛炬。

A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.

Examples :

"The candle on the table gave off a warm, soft light. "

桌上的蜡烛发出温暖柔和的光芒。

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noun

滤芯，滤管。

The protruding, removable portion of a filter, particularly a water filter.

Examples :

"The plumber replaced the candle on the water filter, ensuring clean drinking water for the family. "

水管工更换了净水器的滤芯，确保了家人能喝上干净的饮用水。

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noun

烛光，光照强度单位

A unit of luminous intensity, now replaced by the SI unit candela.

Examples :

"The old physics textbook described the candle as a unit of light intensity, but we now use the candela. "

老的物理教科书将“烛光”描述为一个光照强度的单位，但我们现在使用“坎德拉”。

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noun

松树嫩芽

A fast-growing, light-colored, upward-growing shoot on a pine tree in the spring. As growth slows in summer, the shoot darkens and is no longer conspicuous.

Examples :

"The pine tree in the back yard had many beautiful candles sprouting in the spring. "

后院的那棵松树春天冒出了很多漂亮的嫩芽。

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verb

照蛋

To observe the growth of an embryo inside (an egg), using a bright light source.

Examples :

"The scientist carefully candle the chicken egg to observe the developing embryo. "

科学家小心地照蛋，观察正在发育的胚胎。

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verb

低温烘干，脱水。

To dry greenware prior to beginning of the firing cycle, setting the kiln at 200° Celsius until all water is removed from the greenware.

Examples :

"The potter needed to candle the clay pots before placing them in the kiln. "

陶艺家需要先把陶罐进行低温烘干脱水，才能把它们放进窑里烧制。

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verb

对着光检查，透光检查

To check an item (such as an envelope) by holding it between a light source and the eye.

Examples :

"To make sure the letter wasn't damaged, she candleed it against the lamp. "

为了确认信件没有破损，她对着台灯透光检查了一下。

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