diffuser
diffuser — 名詞
- diffusersingular
- diffusersplural
1. a container that uses water and vibrations or air pressure to turn a liquid — ty
擴香器
將液體噴成細霧的容器
a container that uses water and vibrations or air pressure to turn a liquid — typically water mixed with essential oils — into a fine mist that spreads through the air, used to add pleasant smells or moisture to a room
The yoga instructor filled the diffuser with water and drops of lavender oil before class.
瑜伽老師在上課前將擴香器加水，並滴入薰衣草精油。
fill the diffuser with water and [oil]
A small diffuser on the office desk spreads a light lemon scent throughout the room.
辦公桌上一台小擴香器讓整個房間散發淡淡的檸檬香氣。
An ultrasonic diffuser uses sound waves to turn water and oil into a fine mist.
超音波擴香器利用聲波，將水和精油轉化為細緻的霧氣。
Reed diffusers in the hotel lobby keep the air fresh without any flame.
飯店大廳的擴香器讓空氣保持清新，不需使用明火。
After running for six hours, the diffuser stops automatically when the water inside runs out.
擴香器運轉六小時後，瓶內的水用完了便會自動停止。
- aroma diffuser
a product name emphasising the scent-spreading function
- essential oil diffuser
a product name specifying the type of liquid used
- atomizer
a small spray bottle for perfume or cologne, usually without water
- mister
a simple spray device for water, often used for plants or cooling
文法句型
diffuser + for + [oil/perfume/liquid]
fill + [the/a] diffuser + with + [water + oil]
用法筆記
This is the most common household sense of 'diffuser'. Often combined with 'essential oil', 'aroma', or 'reed' in product names. A 'reed diffuser' uses no electricity — it relies on rattan sticks to draw scented oil upward.
常見錯誤
2. a round, bowl-shaped attachment that fits onto the nozzle of a hairdryer, design
烘罩
讓熱風均勻吹散，保護捲髮的吹風機配件
a round, bowl-shaped attachment that fits onto the nozzle of a hairdryer, designed to spread the hot air over a wide area instead of blasting it directly — used to dry curly or wavy hair gently and reduce frizz
The hairdresser clipped a diffuser onto the hairdryer before drying the client's curly hair.
美髮師在吹風機前夾上烘罩，才開始吹乾客人的捲髮。
clip a diffuser onto a hairdryer for curly hair
Without the diffuser, the hairdryer's hot air hits one spot and can damage fine hair.
少了烘罩的話，吹風機的熱風集中吹在同一處，容易傷害細軟髮質。
After washing her hair, Mei snapped the diffuser onto the hairdryer and gently dried each curl.
Mei 洗完頭後把烘罩扣上吹風機，輕輕吹乾每個捲髮。
A good diffuser helps people with wavy hair achieve more volume and less frizz.
好的烘罩能讓波浪髮的人擁有更多蓬鬆感、更少毛躁。
The salon uses a large diffuser attachment on every hairdryer for customers with textured hair.
這間沙龍在每台吹風機上裝了大尺寸烘罩，服務捲髮客戶。
- hairdryer attachment
a general term for any part added to a hairdryer
- curly-hair diffuser
a product name emphasising the target hair type
- nozzle concentrator
a hairdryer attachment that directs air into a narrow, strong stream
文法句型
diffuser + attachment + for + [hairdryer]
attach/fit/snap + a diffuser + to/onto + [hairdryer]
用法筆記
In hairdressing, 'diffuser' alone usually refers to this bowl-shaped attachment designed for curly or wavy hair. It is also called a 'hairdryer diffuser' or 'diffuser attachment'. Straight-haired users rarely need one.
常見錯誤
3. a cover or screen placed over a light source to make the light softer, more even
散光器
讓光線變柔和均勻的裝置
a cover or screen placed over a light source to make the light softer, more evenly spread, and less harsh — used in photography, film-making, and interior lighting to reduce hard shadows or glare
The photographer attached a diffuser to the lamp to soften shadows on the model's face.
攝影師在燈上裝了一個柔光器，讓模特兒臉上的陰影變柔和。
attach a diffuser to [light source] to soften shadows
A fabric diffuser clipped over a desk lamp creates a warm, even reading light.
在檯燈上方夾一塊布料散光板，就能營造出溫暖均勻的閱讀光線。
Without a diffuser, the ceiling light casts sharp shadows onto the wall behind the sofa.
沒有柔光器的話，天花板的燈會讓沙發後的牆壁出現明顯的陰影。
The museum installed frosted diffusers over display cases to protect paintings from strong light.
博物館在展示櫃上方安裝了磨砂散光板，以保護畫作不受強光傷害。
- softbox
a specific box-shaped light diffuser used in professional photography
- scrim
a fabric diffuser placed in front of a light source, common on film sets
- frosted glass panel
a panel made of translucent glass that spreads light, often used in interior lighting
- spotlight reflector
a device that concentrates light into a narrow beam instead of spreading it
文法句型
diffuser + for + [device/light source]
attach/fit + a diffuser + to/over + [light source]
用法筆記
Common in photography and interior-lighting contexts. Frequently appears as part of a compound noun: 'light diffuser', 'lamp diffuser', or 'flash diffuser'. A specific type used in photography studios is called a 'softbox'.