1620s, from Latin convectionem (nominative convectio) "the act of carrying," noun of action from past participle stem of convehere "to carry together," from com- "together" (see com-) + vehere "to carry" (see vehicle). Related: Convective. Convection current recorded from 1868.
实用例句
1. These fires create convection funnels, and throw a lot of particles into the upper atmosphere.
这些火焰造成了对流漏斗，把许多微粒抛向上层大气。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Convection can be of two types: natural convection and forced convection.
对流可分为两类, 即 自然对流和强制对流.
来自辞典例句
3. One of the ways to dissipate perspiration is by convection.
散发汗水的一种方法是通过对流作用.
来自辞典例句
4. In convection, hot currents flow upwards.
在对流中热气流向上运动.
来自辞典例句
5. Droplet ignition and extinction in practical combustors are strongly influenced by forced convection and turbulence.