泄

泄( 洩) [xiè] 动

1. ■ （液体、气体排出） let out; discharge; release:

开闸泄洪 open a sluice to release floodwater;

像个泄了气的皮球 like a deflated rubber ball; dejected;

气可鼓而不可泄。 Morale should be boosted, not dampened.

2. ■ （泄露） let out (a secret); leak (news, secrets,etc.)

3. ■ （发泄） give vent to; vent:

泄私愤 give vent to personal spite;

泄怒 give vent to one's anger [rage]; take it out on

名

1. ■ （姓氏） a surname:

泄冶 Xie Ye