washer
washer — 名詞
1. a thin circular part that sits between joined mechanical surfaces — like under a
墊圈
機械零件間的密封環
a thin circular part that sits between joined mechanical surfaces — like under a bolt head or where two pipes meet — to create a tighter connection and stop leaks
Iris replaced the rubber washer inside the kitchen faucet to stop the dripping.
Iris 更換了廚房水龍頭內部的橡膠墊圈，解決了漏水問題。
collocation: replace + rubber washer
The mechanic spotted a worn copper washer near the brake caliper during the inspection.
技師在檢查時發現煞車卡鉗附近有一個磨損的銅質墊圈。
collocation: worn copper washer
Before tightening the bolt, Joaquín slid a metal washer onto the screw.
在鎖緊螺栓之前，Joaquín 將一個金屬墊圈滑到螺絲上。
Water slowly dripped through a cracked plastic washer between the pipes.
水從兩根水管之間的破裂塑膠墊圈慢慢滲出。
Extra rubber washers for fixing taps are kept in Bao's toolbox.
Bao 的工具箱裡放著備用的橡膠墊圈，用來修理漏水的水龍頭。
- gasket
a broader category; gaskets are usually larger and softer, used between flat surfaces to seal fluids, whereas washers are typically smaller, harder rings for fasteners
- ring
too general — any circular shape; not specific to mechanical fastening or sealing
- spacer
similar shape but used mainly to maintain a distance between parts, not primarily for sealing
用法筆記
The material of the washer (rubber, metal, or plastic) depends on the job: rubber washers seal against water, while metal washers distribute load under bolts.
常見錯誤
2. a household machine that cleans clothes automatically; the common short form of
洗衣機
清洗衣物的家電
a household machine that cleans clothes automatically; the common short form of 'washing machine'
Folake's front-load washer suddenly stopped during the rinse cycle.
Folake 的前開式洗衣機在脫水行程中突然停了下來。
informal register: washer = washing machine
Hamza loaded the washer with towels and poured in some liquid detergent.
Hamza 把毛巾放進洗衣機，並倒入一些液體洗衣精。
collocation: load the washer
We clean the rubber seal on the washer every three months to prevent mold.
為了防止發霉，我們每三個月清潔一次洗衣機的橡膠密封圈。
This new washer uses less water and electricity than our old model.
這台新洗衣機比舊機型更省水省電。
Élise pulled her wet clothes out of the washer and hung them on the line.
Élise 從洗衣機裡拿出濕衣服，掛到晾衣繩上。
- washing machine
the full, more formal term; preferred in product manuals and advertisements
- laundry machine
used mainly in North America, less common than 'washer' or 'washing machine'
- dryer
the appliance that dries clothes after washing; the two machines form a pair
用法筆記
Common in everyday conversation in both British and American English. The full form 'washing machine' is slightly more formal or used in technical writing.