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waterworks
US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.wɝːks/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.wɝːks/
Kata Nama
1.
loji air, sistem bekalan air, kerja air
a system of reservoirs, pipes, and pumps for supplying water to a town or district
Contoh:
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The city's waterworks system is undergoing major upgrades.
Sistem bekalan air bandar sedang menjalani peningkatan besar.
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A burst pipe at the waterworks caused a temporary disruption in supply.
Paip pecah di loji air menyebabkan gangguan bekalan sementara.
2.
air mata, tangisan
(informal) a person's tear glands, especially when they are producing tears
Contoh:
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When she heard the sad news, the waterworks started immediately.
Apabila dia mendengar berita sedih itu, air matanya mula mengalir serta-merta.
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He tried to hold back the waterworks during the emotional speech.
Dia cuba menahan air matanya semasa ucapan emosi itu.
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