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詞彙 waterworks 在中文的含義

waterworks 在英語中是什麼意思？與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

waterworks

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.wɝːks/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.wɝːks/
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名詞

1.

水廠, 供水系統, 自來水公司

a system of reservoirs, pipes, and pumps for supplying water to a town or district

範例:
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The city's waterworks system is undergoing major upgrades.
該市的水廠系統正在進行重大升級。
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A burst pipe at the waterworks caused a temporary disruption in supply.
水廠管道破裂導致供水暫時中斷。
同義詞:
water supply systemwater utilitywater plant
2.

眼淚, 哭泣

(informal) a person's tear glands, especially when they are producing tears

範例:
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When she heard the sad news, the waterworks started immediately.
當她聽到這個悲傷的消息時，眼淚立刻流了下來。
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He tried to hold back the waterworks during the emotional speech.
在感人的演講中，他努力忍住眼淚。
同義詞:
tearscryingweeping
在 Lingoland 學習這個單詞