fuse
复数形式
fuses
1
保险丝, 熔断器
an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong
- The fuse blew when too many appliances were plugged in.
当插入了太多电器时，保险丝烧断了。
- Always replace a burnt fuse with one of the same rating.
始终用相同额定值的保险丝更换烧断的保险丝。
- The fuse box is located in the basement.
保险丝盒位于地下室。
- A short circuit can cause a fuse to rupture.
短路会导致保险丝熔断。
- Modern homes often use circuit breakers instead of fuses.
现代家庭常用断路器代替保险丝。
2
导火索, 雷管
a cord, wire, or other igniting device designed to initiate the controlled burning of explosives, fireworks, or propellants
- The demolition team lit the fuse and retreated to a safe distance.
拆除小组点燃了导火索并撤退到安全距离。
- Fireworks are dangerous if the fuse burns too quickly.
如果引信燃烧得太快，烟花是危险的。
- The fuse on the dynamite was cut too short, causing an early explosion.
炸药上的导火索被切得太短，导致了提前爆炸。
- He carefully attached the fuse to the rocket's propulsion system.
他小心地将引信连接到火箭的推进系统上。
- Historical cannons used slow-burning fuses to ignite gunpowder.
历史上的大炮使用缓慢燃烧的导火索来点燃火药。