furnace
US /ˈfɝː.nɪs/
UK /ˈfɜː.nɪs/
名詞
1.
炉, かまど
an enclosed structure in which material can be heated to very high temperatures, e.g., for smelting metal or baking pottery
例:
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The blacksmith used a powerful furnace to heat the iron.
鍛冶屋は鉄を熱するために強力な炉を使った。
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The pottery was fired in a large ceramic furnace.
陶器は大きな陶器炉で焼かれた。
2.
暖炉, 暖房装置
an appliance for heating a building, typically fueled by gas or electricity and circulating warm air
例:
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The old furnace in the basement needs to be replaced.
地下室の古い暖炉は交換する必要がある。
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We turned on the furnace as soon as it got cold.
寒くなるとすぐに暖炉をつけた。