suction

n [U] removal of air to create a partial vacuum, used for making two surfaces stick together or for sucking in liquid, dust, etc by means of air pressure 吸; 抽吸: Some pumps and all vacuum cleaners work by suction. 有些泵和所有的真空吸尘器都是藉吸力工作的. * Flies' feet stick to surfaces by suction. 苍蝇的脚藉吸力可附著於物体表面上. * [attrib 作定语] a suction pump, pad 抽气泵、 垫.


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