fountain

US /ˈfaʊn.tən/
UK /ˈfaʊn.tən/
"fountain" picture
1.

喷泉

an ornamental structure in a garden or park from which one or more jets of water are pumped into the air

:
•
The children played near the beautiful fountain in the park.
孩子们在公园里美丽的喷泉旁玩耍。
•
A coin was thrown into the fountain for good luck.
一枚硬币被投入喷泉中以求好运。
:
jetspoutcascade
2.

泉水, 水源

a natural spring of water

:
•
The ancient travelers found a refreshing fountain in the desert.
古代旅行者在沙漠中发现了一个清新的泉水。
•
The village relies on a natural fountain for its water supply.
这个村庄依靠天然泉水供应水源。
:
springwellspringsource
3.

源泉, 来源

a source of a desirable quality or commodity

:
•
Her wisdom was a constant fountain of advice for her students.
她的智慧是学生们取之不尽的源泉。
•
The library is a fountain of knowledge.
图书馆是知识的源泉。
:
sourceoriginwellspring
:
fountain penfountain of youth