柯林斯词典boiler /ˈbɔɪlə/ (boilers) 1. N-COUNT A boiler is a device that burns gas, oil, electricity, or coal in order to provide hot water, especially for the central heating in a building. 锅炉 返回 boiler剑桥词典a device that heats water , especially to provide heating and hot water in a house （尤指房子内供暖和供应热水的）锅炉 the part of a steam engine where water is heated to provide power （蒸汽机的）汽锅 返回 boiler