释义
n.
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
v.
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。
词源
"late Middle English： from French, or via Latin from Greek