Safety-valve
n. 安全阀
📖 牛津释义
safety-valve
n
1 valve that releases pressure in a steam boiler, etc when it becomes too great 安全阀. => illus at pan 见 pan 插图.
2 (fig 比喻) way of releasing feelings of anger, resentment, etc harmlessly （无害地）发泄怒气、 怨恨等的方式
My hobby is a good safety-valve for the tension that builds up at work. 我用业余爱好来消除工作中产生的紧张情绪.
🧩 词语组成解析
valve
[vælv]
n. 阀;真空管;（管乐器的）活栓;（心脏的）瓣膜;
vt. 装阀于;以活门调节;
🗣️ 情景例句
This is meant to happen.
这件事注定要发生。
Out!
滚出去！
Nice talking to you.
很高兴与你聊天。