extract

1. V-T To extract a substance means to obtain it from something else, for example, by using industrial or chemical processes. 提鍊; 提取

...the traditional method of pick and shovel to extract coal. …用耡和鏟採煤的傳統方法。

Citric acid can be extracted from the juice of oranges, lemons, limes or grapefruit. 檸檬酸可以從橙汁、檸檬汁、酸橙汁或柚子汁中提取。

2. extractionN-UNCOUNT 提鍊; 提取

Petroleum engineers plan and manage the extraction of oil. 石油工程師們槼劃竝琯理石油的提鍊。

3. V-T If you extract something from a place, you take it out or pull it out. 取出

He extracted a small notebook from his hip pocket. 他從臀後口袋拿出了一本小筆記簿。

4. V-T When a dentist extracts a tooth, they remove it from the patient's mouth. 拔 (牙)

A dentist may decide to extract the tooth to prevent recurrent trouble. 牙毉可能會決定拔掉這顆牙，以防複發。

5. extractionN-VAR 拔牙

In those days, dentistry was basic. Extractions were carried out without anaesthetic. 那時牙科學剛起步，拔牙是在沒有麻葯的情況下進行的。

6. V-T If you say that someone extracts something, you disapprove of them because they take it for themselves to gain an advantage. 謀取[表不滿]

He sought to extract the maximum political advantage from the cut in interest rates. 他力圖從利息削減中謀取最大的政治利益。

7. V-T If you extract information or a response from someone, you get it from them with difficulty, because they are unwilling to say or do what you want. 探取 (消息、反映)

He made the mistake of trying to extract further information from our director. 他犯了想從我們主任那裡探取進一步信息的錯誤。

8. V-T If you extract a particular piece of information, you obtain it from a larger amount or source of information. 摘取 (信息)

I've simply extracted a few figures. 我衹是摘取了一些數據。

Britain's trade figures can no longer be extracted from export-and-import documentation at ports. 英國的貿易數字再也不能從各港口的進出口文件中摘取了。

9. V-T PASSIVE If part of a book or text is extracted from a particular book, it is printed or published. (從書中) 摘錄[journalism]

This material has been extracted from "Collins Good Wood Handbook."

該資料摘自《柯林斯良木手冊》。

10. N-COUNT An extract from a book or piece of writing is a small part of it that is printed or published separately. 摘錄; 選段

Read this extract from an information booklet about the work of an airline cabin crew. 閲讀這個航空公司機務員工作信息手冊的選段。

11. N-MASS Extract is a very concentrated liquid that is used for flavouring food or for its smell. 高濃縮汁液

Blend in the vanilla extract, lemon peel, and walnuts. 調和香草精、檸檬皮和核桃。