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wa·ter·works AHD[wôʹtər-wûrks', wŏtʹər-] D.J.[ˈwɔːtəˌwɜːks, ˈwɒtə-]K.K.[ˈwɔtɚˌwɝks, ˈwɑtə-]pl.n.(复数名词)- (used with a sing. or pl. verb)The water system, including reservoirs, tanks, buildings, pumps, and pipes, that supplies water to a city, town, or other municipality.(与单数或复数动词连用)给水设备:包括蓄水池、水箱、建筑物、泵和管道的城市、城镇或其它行政分区供水的系统
- (used with a sing. verb)A single unit, such as a pumping station, within such a system.(与单数动词连用)此系统中的单独单位,如抽水站
- (used with a sing. verb)An exhibition of moving water, such as a fountain or cascade.(与单数动词连用)流动的水之展示,如喷泉或瀑布
- (used with a pl. verb)Informal Tears:(与复数动词连用)【非正式用语】 眼泪:turned on the waterworks.流眼泪
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