释义 |
si·lo I. \ˈsī(ˌ)lō\ noun (-s) Etymology: Spanish, perhaps of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish sīl seed; akin to Old English sāwan to sow — more at sow 1. : a trench, pit, or typically cylindrical structure usually sealed (as with earth, heavy paper, or plastic) when full to exclude air and used for storing silage 2. chiefly Britain : a tall usually cylindrical bin for grain storage especially as part of a grain elevator; also : elevator 1c 3. a. : a deep usually cylindrical bin either aboveground or belowground for storing material (as cement or coal) b. : an underground structure for storing a guided missile in readiness for firing [silo 1] II. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-es) : to place (as fodder) in a silo : ensile |