[] to make water, air, gas, etc. flow in a particular direction by using a pump or sth that works like a pump 用泵（或泵样的东西等）输送◆The engine is used for pumping water out of the mine. 这台发动机是用来排走矿井中的水。
[] (about a liquid) to flow in a particular direction as if it is being forced by a pump （液体）涌出，喷出
●ˌpump sth ˈinto sth●ˌpump sth ˈinto put a lot of money into sth 向…大量投资；注入大量资金◆The company has pumped millions into the advertising campaign. 这家公司把数百万的资金投入到广告活动中。●ˌpump sth ˈoutto produce sth in large amounts 大量生产（或制造）◆The company pumps out hundreds of products every year. 这家公司每年生产几百种产品。●ˌpump sth ˈupto increase the amount, value or volume of sth 增加…的量（或价值、体积等）；提高◆The government is expected to pump up interest rates to slow down the economy. 预计政府要提高利率以减缓经济增长。
