siphon

名词 siphon:

1. a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube
   同义词：syphon
2. a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled
   同义词：syphon

动词 siphon:

1. convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
   同义词：syphon, siphon off
2. move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action

1. If you're short of petrol you can siphon off a gallon from my tank.
   如果汽油不够，你可以从我的油箱中用虹吸管吸一加仑去。
2. She siphoned off profits from the business into her account.
   她把企业的赢利转到了自己的帐户上。