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单词 siphon
释义 siphon

siphon (also spelled syphon) // verb [+ obj] (used with an adverb or a preposition)

1

to move a liquid from one container to another, using a special tube (a siphon) and pressure from the atmosphere:

The waste liquid needs to be siphoned off.

2

to remove money from one place and move it to another, especially dishonestly or illegally:

He had siphoned millions out of the fund and into his own bank accounts.

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