waterspout

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.spaʊt/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.spaʊt/
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1.

水龙卷

a rotating column of water and spray formed by a whirlwind occurring over water

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Sailors spotted a large waterspout far out at sea.
水手们在远海发现了一个巨大的水龙卷。
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The storm generated several powerful waterspouts.
风暴产生了几个强大的水龙卷。
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marine tornadowater tornado
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排水口, 出水口

a pipe or opening through which water is discharged, typically from a roof or a pump

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The old building had decorative gargoyles serving as waterspouts.
那座老建筑有装饰性的滴水嘴兽作为排水口。
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Rain poured from the waterspout of the gutter.
雨水从排水沟的排水口倾泻而下。
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