🇬🇧🇨🇳 radiator - 散热器 : English Lesson

Meaning of "radiator" ("散热器"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A radiator is a heating device that transfers heat to the air in a room. It typically works by circulating hot water or steam through metal pipes, which then radiate warmth into the surrounding space. Radiators are commonly found in homes and buildings to keep them warm during cold weather.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The cat found the radiator, and now he has claimed it as his new throne.

I put my wet gloves on the radiator and forgot about them—now they are as stiff as cardboard!

I left my hot chocolate on the radiator, and now it’s so hot it might start boiling again!

My radiator isn’t just for heating—it’s also a great place to warm up my pizza leftovers.

The radiator is like my personal sun in winter, minus the risk of sunburn.

She pushed the cold door and hugged the radiator. The radiator hissed, and steam brushed her face. She spread her fingers over the radiator, felt the metal glow, and laughed. The radiator warmed the room; the cat jumped up to the radiator and purred. Warm and smiling, she turned to close the door.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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