noun🔗Share蒸笼，蒸汽机。 A device or object that works by the operation of steam."The old-fashioned steamers in the kitchen heated the water quickly for the tea. "厨房里那些老式的蒸汽炉很快就把水烧开了，可以泡茶了。devicemachinetechnologynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share轮船，蒸汽船。 A mode of transportation propelled by steam."In the 1800s, steamers were a common way to travel across the ocean. "在19世纪，蒸汽船是横跨海洋的常见交通方式。vehiclenauticaltechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share奶泡，婴儿咖啡。 A babycino (frothy milk drink)."The barista made two lattes for the adults and two steamers for the children. "咖啡师给大人做了两杯拿铁，给孩子们做了两杯奶泡。drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share全身湿式潜水衣，潜水长衣 A wetsuit with long sleeves and legs."Because the water was chilly, the surf instructor recommended that we all wear steamers for our lesson. "因为水有点凉，冲浪教练建议我们上课的时候都穿全身湿式潜水衣。wearsportnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share河豚 The name of various animals."The marine biologist explained that "steamers" is a local nickname for soft-shell clams in that particular coastal region. "那位海洋生物學家解釋說，“河豚”是那個特定沿海地區當地人對軟殼蛤的一種暱稱。animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share热门赛马，被看好的马 A racehorse the odds of which are becoming shorter (that is, decreasing) because bettors are backing it.""The steamers in the third race are starting to worry me; everyone is betting on them, and their odds are dropping fast." "第三场比赛的那些热门赛马开始让我担心了；每个人都在押它们，它们的赔率降得很快。sportracebetanimalbusinesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share抢包党，扒手团伙 A member of a youth gang who engages in steaming (robbing and escaping in a large group)."The store owner recognized the group as steamers and quickly locked the display cases. "店主认出这伙人是抢包党，赶紧锁上了陈列柜。grouppersonpolicesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share开怀畅饮, 豪饮 A drinking session.""After a long week at work, the colleagues decided to have some steamers at the local bar." "经过漫长的一周工作后，同事们决定去当地酒吧开怀畅饮一番。drinkentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share瓦罐肉，慢炖肉。 A dish made by cooking diced meat very slowly in a tightly sealed pot with a minimum of flavourings, allowing it to steam in its own juices; specifically such a dish made with kangaroo meat."My grandpa loves making steamers with kangaroo meat whenever we visit him in the Outback. "我爷爷特别喜欢在我们去内陆看他的时候，用袋鼠肉做瓦罐慢炖肉。foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share马克杯，茶缸子。 A mug."I drank my hot chocolate from one of my favorite steamers this morning. "今天早上我用我最喜欢的马克杯喝了热巧克力。utensildrinkitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share娘炮, 娇气包。 A homosexual man with a preference for passive partners.sexpersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share嫖客，恩客 A prostitute's client."The woman waited on the corner for steamers to approach. "那女人站在街角，等待嫖客上门。sexpersonjobsocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share孤注一掷的人, 输后加倍下注的人 A gambler who increases a wager after losing."The gamblers at the poker table were known as steamers; they kept raising their bets after each losing hand. "在那个扑克牌桌上，那些赌徒都是些输红眼的人，他们每输一把牌后都不断加注。betgameentertainmentpersonactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share行李箱，大衣箱。 A kind of chest for luggage, having a flat or slightly curved top and usually covered in canvas, leather or patterned paper."My grandfather's antique steamer trunk held all his travel souvenirs from his youth. "我爷爷那个古董大衣箱里装着他年轻时旅行带回来的所有纪念品。itemmaterialbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
