silo
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/ˈsaɪləʊ/
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/ˈsaɪləʊ/
A large, tall container on a farm where grains are stored.
The farmer put the harvested wheat into the silo to keep it dry and safe.
农民把收获的小麦放入谷仓,以保持其干燥和安全。
An underground shelter for nuclear weapons or dangerous materials.
The military built a secret silo in the mountains to hide their missiles.
军方在山里建造了一个秘密的导弹发射井。
An underground building where silage is made and stored.
The farmer stored the fermented grass in the silo for the cows to eat during winter.
农民将发酵的草料存放在谷仓里,供奶牛在冬天食用。
A separate department or area that does not share information with others.
The company decided to break down the silos between departments to improve communication.
公司决定打破部门间的隔阂,以改善沟通。