词汇 waterspout 在中文的含义

waterspout 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

waterspout

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.spaʊt/

UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.spaʊt/

水龙卷

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

示例:

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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。

同义词:

marine tornado water tornado

排水口, 出水口

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

示例:

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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。

同义词:

spout drainpipe downspout

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