cisterns
US /ˈsɪs.tərnz/
UK /ˈsɪs.tənz/
複數名詞
1.
蓄水池, 水箱
underground tanks for storing water, especially rainwater
範例:
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Ancient Roman cities relied on large cisterns to supply water to their inhabitants.
古羅馬城市依靠大型蓄水池為居民供水。
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Many rural homes collect rainwater in cisterns for household use.
許多鄉村住宅將雨水收集在蓄水池中供家庭使用。
2.
抽水馬桶水箱, 馬桶水箱
tanks that hold water for flushing toilets
範例:
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The plumber had to repair the leaking cisterns in both bathrooms.
水管工不得不修理兩個浴室裡漏水的抽水馬桶水箱。
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Modern toilets often have concealed cisterns for a cleaner look.
現代馬桶通常採用隱藏式水箱，外觀更整潔。
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