cistern
US /ˈsɪs.tɚn/
UK /ˈsɪs.tɚn/
1.
tangki air, takungan air
an underground reservoir for storing rainwater
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The old house had a large cistern for collecting rainwater.
Rumah lama itu mempunyai tangki air besar untuk mengumpul air hujan.
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They relied on the cistern during the dry season.
Mereka bergantung pada tangki air semasa musim kemarau.
2.
tangki tandas, tangki pam tandas
a tank holding water for flushing a toilet
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The plumber had to fix the leaky cistern in the bathroom.
Tukang paip terpaksa membaiki tangki tandas yang bocor di bilik air.
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You can hear the water refilling the cistern after flushing.
Anda boleh mendengar air mengisi semula tangki tandas selepas mengepam.