waterworks
US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.wɝːks/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.wɝːks/
1.
instalasi pengolahan air, sistem air, perusahaan air
a system of reservoirs, pipes, and pumps for supplying water to a town or district
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The city's waterworks system is undergoing major upgrades.
Sistem pengolahan air kota sedang mengalami peningkatan besar.
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A burst pipe at the waterworks caused a temporary disruption in supply.
Pipa pecah di instalasi pengolahan air menyebabkan gangguan pasokan sementara.
2.
air mata, tangisan
(informal) a person's tear glands, especially when they are producing tears
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When she heard the sad news, the waterworks started immediately.
Ketika dia mendengar berita sedih itu, air matanya langsung mengalir.
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He tried to hold back the waterworks during the emotional speech.
Dia mencoba menahan air matanya selama pidato emosional itu.