furnace
noun
ˈfɜːnɪəs
noun
1
a
large
container
for
a
very
hot
fire,
used
to
produce
power,
heat,
or
liquid
metal
〔用于产生动力、热量或用以熔化金属的〕火炉; 熔炉
2
a
piece
of
equipment
used
to
heat
a
building
〔给建筑物供暖的〕锅炉