distillKK [dɪˈstɪl] ｜ /dɪˈstɪl/
GEPT 中高級
C2verb
to undergo a process in which a liquid is heated, vaporized, and then condensed back into a purer form
To make whiskey, the fermented grain mixture is first distilled and then aged in oak barrels for several years.
蒸餾；提純
C2verb
to purify a liquid, increase its concentration, or separate its components by heating it until its vapors can be condensed
To make whiskey, distill the fermented mash in a copper still to increase its alcohol content and remove impurities.
蒸餾（液體）；精煉
C2verb
to extract the essence or essential meaning of something; to clarify or distill a concept into its most basic form
The professor distilled the complex concept into a simple diagram so that the students could easily understand.
C2verb
to emit or release a liquid or gas
The factory distills pollutants into the air, causing harm to the environment.