extract

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

...the traditional method of pick and shovel to extract coal. …用锄和铲采煤的传统方法。

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

2. extractionN-UNCOUNT 提炼; 提取

Petroleum engineers plan and manage the extraction of oil. 石油工程师们规划并管理石油的提炼。

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. 他从臀后口袋拿出了一本小笔记簿。

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. 牙医可能会决定拔掉这颗牙，以防复发。

5. extractionN-VAR 拔牙

In those days, dentistry was basic. Extractions were carried out without anaesthetic. 那时牙科学刚起步，拔牙是在没有麻药的情况下进行的。

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

He sought to extract the maximum political advantage from the cut in interest rates. 他力图从利息削减中谋取最大的政治利益。

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. 他犯了想从我们主任那里探取进一步信息的错误。

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. 我只是摘取了一些数据。

Britain's trade figures can no longer be extracted from export-and-import documentation at ports. 英国的贸易数字再也不能从各港口的进出口文件中摘取了。

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

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

该资料摘自《柯林斯良木手册》。

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

Read this extract from an information booklet about the work of an airline cabin crew. 阅读这个航空公司机务员工作信息手册的选段。

11. N-MASS Extract is a very concentrated liquid that is used for flavouring food or for its smell. 高浓缩汁液

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