LEARNit Dictionary

steam

noun
B2+
1
B2+
the hot gas that water changes into when it boils
بخار, بخار آب
2
B2+
the power that is produced from steam under pressure, used to operate engines, machines, etc.
نیروی بخار, قدرت بخار, انرژی بخار
the introduction of steam in the 18th century
steam power
the steam age
a steam train/engine
The engine is driven by steam.
3
very small drops of water that form in the air or on cold surfaces when warm air suddenly cools
بخار, غبارآب
She wiped the steam from her glasses.
synonym condensation
verb
1
to send out steam
بخار دادن, بخار بلند کردن
2
to place food over boiling water so that it cooks in the steam; to be cooked in this way
بخارپز کردن, با بخار پختن, پختن با بخار
steamed fish
3
to move using the power produced by steam
با نیروی بخار حرکت کردن
The boat steamed across the lake.
4
to go somewhere very quickly
به سرعت حرکت کردن, شتافتن, با عجله رفتن, با شتاب رفتن, پیش رفتن با سرعت, جلو رفتن سریع
He spotted her steaming down the corridor towards him.
(figurative)The company is steaming ahead with its investment programme.