take out of a steamer; (fig.) appear in large quantities; (fig.) flood the market
Meanings
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to take (steamed buns, etc.) out of a steamer
neutralSpecifically refers to removing freshly steamed food from a bamboo or metal steamer basket.
The buns have just been taken out of the steamer and are piping hot.
You should eat these shumai right after they are taken out of the steamer.
verb
(fig.) to appear in large quantities; to flood the market
informalA metaphorical, often negative term describing the sudden, excessive release or publication of things, especially of low quality or destabilizing effect (e.g., hoarded goods, excessive currency, poor books, fake products).
The grain hoarded by profiteers has finally flooded the market.
During the pandemic, large quantities of substandard masks flooded the market.
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That terrible book he wrote has recently been published (flooded the market).
During inflation, new banknotes are constantly being issued in large quantities.