a thing that radiates or emits light, heat, or sound 辐射体 ■a device for heating a room consisting of a metal case connected by pipes through which hot water is pumped by a central heating system 暖气片,散热器 ■a portable oil or electric heater resembling such a device (暖气片型)燃油炉,电热器
an engine-cooling device in a motor vehicle or aircraft consisting of a bank of thin tubes in which circulating water is cooled by the surrounding air (汽车或飞机的)散热器