cistern

US /ˈsɪs.tɚn/
UK /ˈsɪs.tɚn/
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蓄水池, 水箱

an underground reservoir for storing rainwater

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The old house had a large cistern for collecting rainwater.
老房子有一个大蓄水池用来收集雨水。
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They relied on the cistern during the dry season.
他们在旱季依靠蓄水池。
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抽水马桶水箱, 水箱

a tank holding water for flushing a toilet

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The plumber had to fix the leaky cistern in the bathroom.
水管工不得不修理浴室里漏水的抽水马桶水箱。
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You can hear the water refilling the cistern after flushing.
冲水后，你可以听到水重新注满抽水马桶水箱的声音。
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