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waterworks

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.wɝːks/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.wɝːks/
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名词

1.

水厂, 供水系统, 自来水公司

a system of reservoirs, pipes, and pumps for supplying water to a town or district

示例:
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The city's waterworks system is undergoing major upgrades.
该市的水厂系统正在进行重大升级。
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A burst pipe at the waterworks caused a temporary disruption in supply.
水厂管道破裂导致供水暂时中断。
同义词:
water supply systemwater utilitywater plant
2.

眼泪, 哭泣

(informal) a person's tear glands, especially when they are producing tears

示例:
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When she heard the sad news, the waterworks started immediately.
当她听到这个悲伤的消息时，眼泪立刻流了下来。
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He tried to hold back the waterworks during the emotional speech.
在感人的演讲中，他努力忍住眼泪。
同义词:
tearscryingweeping
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