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Dryer - 英语词汇详解 (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：clothes dryer (Dryer)
Dryer
/ˈdraɪər/
n.
A machine that uses hot air to dry clothes completely after washing.
clothes dryer
➕
/ˈkloʊðz ˌdraɪər/
n.
A machine that removes moisture from clothing using hot air, typically after washing.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Derived from 'dry' (adjective/verb) + '-er' suffix denoting an instrument that performs the action.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a 'dry-er' that makes things dry: clothes or hair become moisture-free.
📖 Example
After the heavy rain, I used the *dryer* to get my school uniform ready for Monday.
After the heavy rain, I used the clothes dryer to get my school uniform ready for Monday.
🔗 Collocations
put clothes in the dryer – put clothes in the dryer
dryer sheet – dryer sheet
dryer cycle – dryer cycle
🔄 Synonyms
tumble dryer (n.) – A type of clothes dryer that rotates clothes while drying
drying machine (n.) – A machine that dries items, usually clothes
🚫 Antonyms
washing machine (n.) – A machine that washes clothes, opposite of drying
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
The electric clothes dryer was invented in the early 20th century, revolutionizing home laundry. Hair dryers date back to the 1920s and became widely used with salon culture.
Meaning 2：hair dryer (Dryer)
Dryer
/ˈdraɪər/
n.
A handheld device that blows hot air to dry hair quickly.
hair dryer
➕
/ˈhɛr ˌdraɪər/
n.
A handheld device that blows hot air to dry and style hair.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
I always pack my travel *dryer* when going on holiday because hotel ones are often not powerful enough.
I always pack my travel hair dryer when going on holiday because hotel ones are often not powerful enough.
🔗 Collocations
blow-dry hair – blow-dry hair
hair dryer attachment – hair dryer attachment
use a hair dryer – use a hair dryer
🔄 Synonyms
blow dryer (n.) – Another common name for a hair dryer
hair drying appliance (n.) – A device used for drying hair
🌱 Derivatives
dry (v.) – To make or become free of moisture
hair-drying (adj.) – Related to the process of drying hair
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