a tube used to convey liquid upwards from a container and then down to a lower level by gravity. Once the liquid has been forced into the tube, typically by suction, atmospheric pressure on the remainder in the container maintains the flow.
虹吸管。
【动】 (尤指软体动物的)水管,虹管。见<Bold>SODA SIPHON</Bold>.
draw off or convey (liquid) by means of a siphon
用虹吸管吸(或输送)(液体)。
〈喻〉 (尤指非法或不公正地)抽取,抽调
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he's been siphoning money off the firm .他一直从公司抽取钱款。
"late Middle English: from French, or via Latin from Greek