1839, from Latin compressor, agent noun from comprimere "to squeeze" (see compress (v.)). As a type of surgical instrument, from 1870. As short for air compressor, from 1874.
实用例句
1. They used an air compressor to take in atmospheric air , compress it, and force it into the cabin.
他们用一台空气压缩机把大气中的空气吸进来, 加以压缩, 然后送入船舱.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. The compressor - outlet pressure is nearly constant around the circumference.
压气机出口压力沿圆周方向接近于常数.
来自辞典例句
3. The turbine engine has a compressor which turns at high speed.
涡轮发动机有一个高度旋转的压气机.
来自辞典例句
4. With this arrangement, the turbine drives the compressor.
根据这种联锁装置, 涡轮驱动压气机进行工作.
来自辞典例句
5. Compressor may be reciprocating positive displacement or centrifugal.
