furnace
noun[C]
uk/ˈfɜː.nɪs/us/ˈfɝː.nɪs/acontainerthat isheatedto a very hightemperature, so thatsubstancesthat are put inside it, such asmetal, willmeltorburn:
熔炉People whoworkwith furnaces in asteelfactoryneed towearprotectiveclothing.钢厂里在熔炉边工作的人都需要穿防护服。
This room'slikea furnace(= is veryhot)!这个房间热得像熔炉!
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US
apieceofequipmentforheatingabuilding:
暖气炉It'scoldin here - should Iturnon the furnace?这里很冷——要不要我把暖气炉打开?
Heaters & burners
- bar
- barbecue
- barbecue pit
- barbie
- BBQ
- cigarette lighter
- convector
- electric blanket
- electric heater
- fan heater
- gas fire
- geyser
- matchstick
- patio heater
- potbellied stove
- retort
- room heater
- safety match
- wood stove
- wood-burning stove