thermal energy

基本解释

The atomic reactor generates enormous amounts of thermal energy.
原子反应堆发出大量的热能。
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Rejecting heat from these systems in real time is not practical, making thermal energy storage a necessity.
实时隔绝这些系统的热能是不切实际的，存储它们变得尤为重要。
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The Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) process utilizes temperate differences in large bodies of water to spin turbines, creating a steady source of renewable energy.
海洋热能转换（OTEC）过程利用了旋转涡轮中大体积的水体的温差，来产生连续不断的再生能源。

Because, when you ask yourself that question, you should consider what is the thermal energy versus the bonding energy?
这是因为，对于这个问题，我们应当考虑到,什么样的热能,对应于键能？
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If the bonding energy is very strongly negative, thermal energy isn't great enough to disrupt those bonds and allow those bonds to be broken and then have fluidity.
如果键能非常强，热能并不足以,打破这些化学键,破坏这些化学键,并使它们液化。
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In certain configurations, the apparatus can be used for solar thermal energy generation and even water heating.
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