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(transitive) To transfer (liquid) by means of a siphon. / (transitive, figuratively) To steal or skim off money in small amounts; to embezzle.

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siphon

verb

He used a tube to siphon the water from the fish tank.

意味（1）

(transitive) To transfer (liquid) by means of a siphon.

He used a rubber tube to siphon petrol from the car's fuel tank.

意味（2）

(transitive, figuratively) To steal or skim off money in small amounts; to embezzle.