1 siphon noun
plural siphons
plural siphons
Learner's definition of SIPHON
[count]
: a bent tube used to move a liquid from one container into another container by means of air pressure虹吸管
2 siphon verb
also syphon /ˈsaɪfən/
siphons; siphoned; siphoning
also syphon /ˈsaɪfən/
siphons; siphoned; siphoning
Learner's definition of SIPHON
[+ object]
1
: to move (a liquid) from one container to another by using a siphon用虹吸管吸（或抽） —
often + off 2
: to take and use (something, such as money) for your own purpose（出于自己的目的）拿走，抽走 -
She illegally siphoned money out of other people's bank accounts.她从他人的银行账户里盗取资金。
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Funds were siphoned from the schools to build a new stadium.从各学校抽出资金来建造一座新体育场。
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The large chain stores are siphoning profits from the small local stores.大型连锁商店从地方的小店抽取利润。