emission

emission
[ɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n]
noun
  1. [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
  1. late Middle English (in the sense emanation): from Latin emissio(n-), from emiss- 'sent out', from the verb emittere (see emit)
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