septic tank
US /ˈsep.tɪk ˌtæŋk/
UK /ˈsep.tɪk ˌtæŋk/
名词
化粪池
an underground tank in which sewage is collected and allowed to decompose through bacterial activity before draining by means of a leaching field.
示例:
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Our house uses a septic tank system for wastewater.
我们家使用化粪池系统处理废水。
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The plumber had to pump out the septic tank.
水管工不得不抽空化粪池。