1620s, from Latin convectionem (nominative convectio) "the act of carrying," noun of action from past participle stem of convehere "to carry together," from com- "together" (see com-) + vehere "to carry" (see vehicle). Related: Convective. Convection current recorded from 1868.
雙語例句
1. These fires create convection funnels, and throw a lot of particles into the upper atmosphere.
這些火焰造成了對流漏斗，把許多微粒拋向上層大氣。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Convection can be of two types: natural convection and forced convection.
對流可分為兩類, 即 自然對流和強制對流.
來自辭典例句
3. One of the ways to dissipate perspiration is by convection.
散發汗水的一種方法是通過對流作用.
來自辭典例句
4. In convection, hot currents flow upwards.
在對流中熱氣流向上運動.
來自辭典例句
5. Droplet ignition and extinction in practical combustors are strongly influenced by forced convection and turbulence.