[mass noun]the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation (尤指气体或辐射的)发出,散发,排放 the effects of lead emission on health. 铅的排放对健康的影响。 [count noun]cuts in carbon dioxide emissions. 二氧化碳排放量的减少。 ■[count noun]an ejaculation of semen 射精,遗精
语源
late Middle English (in the sense emanation): from Latin emissio(n-), from emiss- 'sent out', from the verb emittere (see emit)