water
/`wɔtɚ/ /`wɑtɚ/
n.
The fluid which forms lakes, rivers, etc., and which comes from the clouds as rain; a colorless compound of two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen (H2O). 水。
- a glass of water 一杯水。
A body of water, as a sea, river, lake, etc. （常用复数）海水；河水；湖水（等）。
- They will cross the waters tomorrow. 他们明天要渡海。
The part of the sea contiguous with a specified country, land mass, etc. or the parts away from this. 海域。
The luster or brilliance of a precious stone. 宝石之光彩。
- a diamond of the first water 最上等之钻石。
Any of various liquids secreted by animals, made up chiefly of water, as tears. 动物之分泌液（如泪）。
A kind of wavy, shiny pattern, as in silk. 波纹（如丝绸等）。
Water with reference to its surface or relative level. 水面；水位。
Any of various solutions of gases or other substances in water. 渗含他物之水
- lemon water 柠檬水。
Fictitious assets giving inflated value of a stock. 【商】超过资产实值的估计。
短语:
water off a duck's back 【口】对牛弹琴。
water over the dam 既成之事实。(= water under the bridge)
above water 在水面上的；脱离（财务）困境；摆脱债务。
a fish out of water 处境生疏困难的人。
Blood is thicker than water. 血浓于水。
by water 搭船；由水路。
cast one's bread upon the waters 施惠而不求报酬。
Come on in, the water's fine. 【口】（用以鼓励某人加入）。
drink [take] the waters 喝矿泉（以治疗）。
get into hot water 赴汤蹈火。
hewers of wood (and drawers of water) 劈柴挑水的人。
hold water 合理；站得住。
in (dead) low water 经济困难
in deep water(s) 在困境中。
in hot water 【口】有麻烦。
in smooth water 突破障碍；进展顺利。
keep one's head above water 不借债；避免失败。
like water 如流水一般；大量地。
make sb's mouth water 使人羡慕。
make water (a)小便。(b)（船）进水。
milk and water (a)乏味的言谈。(b)无谓的感伤。
of the first water [magnitude; order] 【口】第一级的；最…的。
on the water wagon 【俚】戒酒。
pass [make] water 【婉】小便。
pour [throw] cold water over [on] 【口】劝阻；浇冷水。
read the water 【加】（从船上）监视水势。
spend money like water 挥霍无度。
take to... like a duck to water 自然地（学着[做]某事）。
under water 在水中。
water under the bridge 既成之事实。(= water over the dam)
written in water 转眼即逝的。
(过去式: watered; 过去完成式: watered; 现在进行式: watering)
v.t.
To moisten or sprinkle with water. 弄湿；酒水。
To provide with water. 供以水。
- New England is well watered by rivers and brooks. 新英格兰区因河溪多而水源充足。
To produce a wavy, shiny pattern upon, as silk. 使（丝绸等）起波纹。
To flow through; irrigate. 流过；灌溉
- The Mohawk waters central New York. 摩和克河流经纽约州中部。
To lessen the quality or strength of by diluting, as with water. 稀释；掺水；冲淡(down)
- The statement has been watered (down). 这声明没有力量。
This milk has been watered down. 这牛奶掺过水了。
To issue additional shares of (stock) without a corresponding increase in assets. 【商】增加虚股。
v.i.
To obtain, or take in, water. 汲水。
- A ship waters before sailing. 船在启航前先补充水分。
To secrete or discharge liquid. 分泌液体；流眼泪。
- Her eyes watered. 她流泪。
习语:
water back （炉灶上）煮开水装置。
water ballet 水上芭蕾。
water bed (a)水份多的土壤。(b)水垫。(c)水床（用充满水的塑料袋做垫褥的床，通常有温度调节器）。
water beetle 【虫】栖息水中的甲虫。
water bird 水壶。
water buffalo 水牛。
water bug (a)一种蟑螂。(b)栖息在水中的虫。
water bus 【英】水上巴士。
water butt 接雨水的桶。
water cannon (a)高压水龙头。(b)水炮（一架大喷管，通常装在卡车上以高压喷水）。
water carriage 水上运输。
water carrier 运水之人[物]。
water cart 送水车；洒水车。
water chestnut 荸荠。
water chute （使船自高处滑下之）滑槽。
water clock 滴漏。
water conservation 水源保育。对水资源之控制、保护、经营及利用。
water cooler 冷水器。
water diviner 探测地下水脉者。(= waterfinder)
water flea 【动】水蚤。
water gap 【美】峡谷。
water gate 水门。
water gauge 水位计；水表。
water hammer 水锤。
water hen 鷭。
water hole (a)水坑；池。(b)冰层下的洞穴。
water hyacinth 水面上之一种水草。
water jump 水濠。
water level (a)水位。(b)地下水平面。(c)水平器。
water line (a)船的水位。(b)吃水线。
water main 主输水管。
water meadow 常被水淹过的草地。
water mill 水车。
water moccasin 【美】毒蛇之一种。
water nymph (a)【神话】水中之精灵。(b)【植】睡莲类。
water of crystallization 【化】结晶水。
water of hydration 【化】化合水。
water of life (a)生命之水。(b)烈酒。(c)领悟。
water pipe (a)水管。(b)水烟壶。
water pistol 水枪。
water plant 水生植物。
water pollution 水质污染。
water pulse （从喷水器中喷出来用以清除牙齿细屑的）水柱。
water rat (a)【美】【动】河鼠；【美】麝香鼠。(b)流浪者；小偷。
water resources 水资源。在一特定区域中，地下水及地面水之供应。
water right 水利权。
water scorpion 【虫】蝎；水螳螂。
water softener 硬水软化器。
water spaniel 猎犬之一种。
water sprite 水中之精灵。
water supply 自来水（设备）；给水（量）。
water system 【地】水系。
water table (a)地下水位。(b)【建】飞檐。
water vapor 水汽。
water wagon 水车。
water wave 水波纹；大浪。
water wings （学习游泳者套在双肩上的）翼型浮袋。
fresh water 淡水；纯水。
hard water 硬水。
high water 涨潮。
low water 落潮。
soft water 软水。
table water 矿泉水。
衍生词:
adj. watered. n. waterer.
water
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water¹
/ˈwɔːtə/
n.
1. 【化】 水
2. (from tap, rain) 水；自来水；雨水
a drink of water 喝水
- Get me a glass of water, please. 请给我一杯水。
3. (sea, lake, river) 海水；湖水；河水
the water's edge 水边
4. (surface) 水面
- And they said he'd been held under the water and drowned. 据说他被按到水下溺亡了。
5. 【生理】 (urine) 体液
to pass water 小便；撒尿
See also: water
6. 【化】 溶液
7. 【生理】 (amniotic fluid) 羊水
See also: waters
8. 【纺】 水色；光泽
9. 【珠宝】 [+of diamond] 水色；亮度
10. 【金融】 (stock) 超过实际资产的股额；清水股
11. 【金融】 (false asset entries) 虚增的资产值
idiom:
to be in deep water 处于困境
to get into deep water 陷入困境
to be in hot waterorto find yourself in hot water<非正式> 陷入麻烦
- You' re in hot water now. 你现在麻烦了。
to get sb into hot water or to land sb in hot water 使某人陷入麻烦
- The incident had got him into hot water with the Inland Revenue. 这次事件使他陷入和国内税务局的纠葛之中。
to hold water 经得起推敲；站得住脚
- The alibi did not hold water. 这种托词站不住脚。
to make water【生理】 小便 【海】 漏水
of the first water<正式> 一流的
- a lecturer of the first water 一名优秀讲师
to pour cold water on sthorto throw cold water on sth 对…浇冷水；不赞同…
- City economists pour cold water on the idea that the economic recovery has begun. 城市经济学家对经济已经开始回暖的观点是不赞同的。
to test the water
See: test
water under the bridge 无法更改的事；覆水难收
/ˈwɔːtə/
n.
1. 【化】 水
2. (from tap, rain) 水；自来水；雨水
a drink of water 喝水
- Get me a glass of water, please. 请给我一杯水。
3. (sea, lake, river) 海水；湖水；河水
the water's edge 水边
4. (surface) 水面
- And they said he'd been held under the water and drowned. 据说他被按到水下溺亡了。
5. 【生理】 (urine) 体液
to pass water 小便；撒尿
See also: water
6. 【化】 溶液
7. 【生理】 (amniotic fluid) 羊水
See also: waters
8. 【纺】 水色；光泽
9. 【珠宝】 [+of diamond] 水色；亮度
10. 【金融】 (stock) 超过实际资产的股额；清水股
11. 【金融】 (false asset entries) 虚增的资产值
idiom:
to be in deep water 处于困境
to get into deep water 陷入困境
to be in hot waterorto find yourself in hot water<非正式> 陷入麻烦
- You' re in hot water now. 你现在麻烦了。
to get sb into hot water or to land sb in hot water 使某人陷入麻烦
- The incident had got him into hot water with the Inland Revenue. 这次事件使他陷入和国内税务局的纠葛之中。
to hold water 经得起推敲；站得住脚
- The alibi did not hold water. 这种托词站不住脚。
to make water【生理】 小便 【海】 漏水
of the first water<正式> 一流的
- a lecturer of the first water 一名优秀讲师
to pour cold water on sthorto throw cold water on sth 对…浇冷水；不赞同…
- City economists pour cold water on the idea that the economic recovery has begun. 城市经济学家对经济已经开始回暖的观点是不赞同的。
to test the water
See: test
water under the bridge 无法更改的事；覆水难收
water²
/ˈwɔːtə/
comp.
1. (relating to water) 水的；水上的
2. 【占星】 水相星座的
/ˈwɔːtə/
comp.
1. (relating to water) 水的；水上的
2. 【占星】 水相星座的
water³
/ˈwɔːtə/
vt.
1. [+ plant] 给…浇水
- He was watering his tomatoes. 他那时正在给番茄浇水。
2. [+ person, animal] 给…喂水
- Both testified they fed and watered the dog every day. 两人都声称天天给狗喂食喂水。
3. (moisten) 使湿润
4. (dilute with water) 用水稀释
5. 【金融】 给(股票)“掺水”
6. 【纺】 使(丝绸等织物)有波纹
vi.
1. [eyes +] 充满泪水
- His eyes were watering from cigarette smoke. 他的眼睛被香烟熏得流泪。
2. 【生理】 分泌唾液
to make sb's mouth water 使某人流口水；让某人馋涎欲滴
my mouth is watering 我都流口水了
3. 【海】 [ship +] 加水；注水
Phrasal Verb:
water down
/ˈwɔːtə/
vt.
1. [+ plant] 给…浇水
- He was watering his tomatoes. 他那时正在给番茄浇水。
2. [+ person, animal] 给…喂水
- Both testified they fed and watered the dog every day. 两人都声称天天给狗喂食喂水。
3. (moisten) 使湿润
4. (dilute with water) 用水稀释
5. 【金融】 给(股票)“掺水”
6. 【纺】 使(丝绸等织物)有波纹
vi.
1. [eyes +] 充满泪水
- His eyes were watering from cigarette smoke. 他的眼睛被香烟熏得流泪。
2. 【生理】 分泌唾液
to make sb's mouth water 使某人流口水；让某人馋涎欲滴
my mouth is watering 我都流口水了
3. 【海】 [ship +] 加水；注水
Phrasal Verb:
water down
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water
/ˈwɔːtə(r)/, US: /ˈwɔːtər/
n. waters 2
水
v. waters, watering, watered
浇水；流泪，流口水
/ˈwɔːtə(r)/, US: /ˈwɔːtər/
n. waters 2
水
v. waters, watering, watered
浇水；流泪，流口水
- 英语>简体中文, 高中课标词汇
water
n. 水，水剂，羊水
n. 水，水剂，羊水
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water
水
水
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water
n.（名词）
1. A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid, H2O, essential for most plant and animal life and the most widely used of all solvents. Freezing point 0&9{=}C (32&9{=}F); boiling point 100&9{=}C (212&9{=}F); specific gravity (4&9{=}C) 1.0000; weight per gallon (15&9{=}C) 8.337 pounds (3.772 kilograms). 水：清洁、无色、无嗅、无味的液体，H2O，为绝大部分植物和动物生命所必需，广泛用于所有的溶剂。冰点为零摄氏度(32华氏度）；沸点为100摄氏度(212华氏度）；标准密度为(4摄氏度）1.0000；每加仑(15摄氏度）重8.337磅(3.772公斤）
2. Any of various forms of water: 水：水的各种形式之任一种：
- waste water. 废水
3. Often waters Naturally occurring mineral water, as at a spa. 常作 waters 矿泉水：自然出产之矿质水，如矿泉中的水
4. A body of water such as a sea, lake, river, or stream. 水体：如海、湖、河或溪等大片的水
5. waters A particular stretch of sea or ocean, especially that of a state or country: waters 领海：尤指一国的专门一片海或洋：
- escorted out of British waters. 护航离开英国领海
6. A supply of water: 水源：水的供应：
- had to turn off the water while repairing the broken drain. 修理漏管道的时候必须切断水源
7. A water supply system. 供水系统
8. Any of the liquids present in or passed out of the body, such as urine, perspiration, tears, or saliva. 体液：存在于体内或排出体外的液体，如尿、汗液、泪水或唾液
9. The fluid surrounding a fetus in the uterus; amniotic fluid. 羊水：子宫包围胎儿之液体；羊膜液
10. An aqueous solution of a substance, especially a gas: 水溶液：尤其是气体物质的水溶液：
- ammonia water. 氨水
11. A wavy finish or sheen, as of a fabric or metal. 波纹：织物或金属的波纹或光泽
12. The valuation of the assets of a business firm beyond their real value. 高估：一公司超过其实际价值的资产估价
13. Stock issued in excess of paid-in capital. 虚股：超过收入资本而发行的股本
14. The transparency and luster of a gem. 水色：宝石的透明度及光洁度
15. A level of excellence. 优质度：极好的水平
v.（动词） wa.tered, wa.ter.ing, wa.ters
v.tr.（及物动词）
1. To pour or sprinkle water on; make wet: 浇洒：向…上灌或喷水；使湿：
- watered the garden. 浇花园
2. To give drinking water to. 提供饮水：向…提供饮用水
3. To lead (an animal) to drinking water. 饮：领着（动物）去喝水
4. To dilute or weaken by adding water: 稀释，淡化：加水稀释或淡化：
- a bar serving whiskey that had been watered. 提供掺水威士忌的酒吧
5. To give a sheen to the surface of (silk, linen, or metal). 上轧波纹：给（丝、麻或金属）表面上光泽
6. To increase (the number of shares of stock) without increasing the value of the assets represented. 发行虚股：增加（股票的数量）却并没有提高所代表的资产价值
7. To irrigate (land). 灌溉（土地）
v.intr.（不及物动词）
1. To produce or discharge fluid, as from the eyes. 流眼泪：如从眼中产生或分泌液体
2. To salivate in anticipation of food: 分泌唾液：期待食物而分泌唾液：
- The wonderful aroma from the kitchen makes my mouth water. 厨房飘来的香味使我们垂涎三尺
3. To take on a supply of water, as a ship. 加水：加上水的储备，如船
4. To drink water, as an animal. 饮水，如动物
常用词组:
water down
To reduce the strength or effectiveness of: 削弱：削减了…的力量或效力：
- “It seemed clear by late autumn that the ban would be significantly watered down or removed altogether before the trade bill became law”(&b{George R. Packard}) “到晚秋时，这项禁令看起来会被大大削弱或在贸易法案成为法律之前完全撤销”(乔治R.帕卡德)
习惯用语:
above water
Out of difficulty or trouble. 摆脱困难，摆脱麻烦water under the bridge
A past occurrence, especially something unfortunate, that cannot be undone or rectified: 既成事实：过去发生的事情，尤指不幸之事且不可改变或无法挽回：
- All that is now just water under the bridge. 所有那些现在都是不可改变的既成事实
n.（名词）
1. A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid, H2O, essential for most plant and animal life and the most widely used of all solvents. Freezing point 0&9{=}C (32&9{=}F); boiling point 100&9{=}C (212&9{=}F); specific gravity (4&9{=}C) 1.0000; weight per gallon (15&9{=}C) 8.337 pounds (3.772 kilograms). 水：清洁、无色、无嗅、无味的液体，H2O，为绝大部分植物和动物生命所必需，广泛用于所有的溶剂。冰点为零摄氏度(32华氏度）；沸点为100摄氏度(212华氏度）；标准密度为(4摄氏度）1.0000；每加仑(15摄氏度）重8.337磅(3.772公斤）
2. Any of various forms of water: 水：水的各种形式之任一种：
- waste water. 废水
3. Often waters Naturally occurring mineral water, as at a spa. 常作 waters 矿泉水：自然出产之矿质水，如矿泉中的水
4. A body of water such as a sea, lake, river, or stream. 水体：如海、湖、河或溪等大片的水
5. waters A particular stretch of sea or ocean, especially that of a state or country: waters 领海：尤指一国的专门一片海或洋：
- escorted out of British waters. 护航离开英国领海
6. A supply of water: 水源：水的供应：
- had to turn off the water while repairing the broken drain. 修理漏管道的时候必须切断水源
7. A water supply system. 供水系统
8. Any of the liquids present in or passed out of the body, such as urine, perspiration, tears, or saliva. 体液：存在于体内或排出体外的液体，如尿、汗液、泪水或唾液
9. The fluid surrounding a fetus in the uterus; amniotic fluid. 羊水：子宫包围胎儿之液体；羊膜液
10. An aqueous solution of a substance, especially a gas: 水溶液：尤其是气体物质的水溶液：
- ammonia water. 氨水
11. A wavy finish or sheen, as of a fabric or metal. 波纹：织物或金属的波纹或光泽
12. The valuation of the assets of a business firm beyond their real value. 高估：一公司超过其实际价值的资产估价
13. Stock issued in excess of paid-in capital. 虚股：超过收入资本而发行的股本
14. The transparency and luster of a gem. 水色：宝石的透明度及光洁度
15. A level of excellence. 优质度：极好的水平
v.（动词） wa.tered, wa.ter.ing, wa.ters
v.tr.（及物动词）
1. To pour or sprinkle water on; make wet: 浇洒：向…上灌或喷水；使湿：
- watered the garden. 浇花园
2. To give drinking water to. 提供饮水：向…提供饮用水
3. To lead (an animal) to drinking water. 饮：领着（动物）去喝水
4. To dilute or weaken by adding water: 稀释，淡化：加水稀释或淡化：
- a bar serving whiskey that had been watered. 提供掺水威士忌的酒吧
5. To give a sheen to the surface of (silk, linen, or metal). 上轧波纹：给（丝、麻或金属）表面上光泽
6. To increase (the number of shares of stock) without increasing the value of the assets represented. 发行虚股：增加（股票的数量）却并没有提高所代表的资产价值
7. To irrigate (land). 灌溉（土地）
v.intr.（不及物动词）
1. To produce or discharge fluid, as from the eyes. 流眼泪：如从眼中产生或分泌液体
2. To salivate in anticipation of food: 分泌唾液：期待食物而分泌唾液：
- The wonderful aroma from the kitchen makes my mouth water. 厨房飘来的香味使我们垂涎三尺
3. To take on a supply of water, as a ship. 加水：加上水的储备，如船
4. To drink water, as an animal. 饮水，如动物
常用词组:
water down
To reduce the strength or effectiveness of: 削弱：削减了…的力量或效力：
- “It seemed clear by late autumn that the ban would be significantly watered down or removed altogether before the trade bill became law”(&b{George R. Packard}) “到晚秋时，这项禁令看起来会被大大削弱或在贸易法案成为法律之前完全撤销”(乔治R.帕卡德)
习惯用语:
above water
Out of difficulty or trouble. 摆脱困难，摆脱麻烦water under the bridge
A past occurrence, especially something unfortunate, that cannot be undone or rectified: 既成事实：过去发生的事情，尤指不幸之事且不可改变或无法挽回：
- All that is now just water under the bridge. 所有那些现在都是不可改变的既成事实
- 英语>简体中文, 美国传统词典
water
水
水
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉地理大词典
water
n. 水，水深；vt. 浇水，加水，掺水
n. 水，水深；vt. 浇水，加水，掺水
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉化学大词典
water
①水(H2O)n，一种无味、无臭、无色的液体，用作比重和比热的标准。它在0℃时冰冻，而在100℃时沸腾。存在于所有的有机组织和许多其他物质中，是一种最常用的溶剂；②芳香水；③净化水
①水(H2O)n，一种无味、无臭、无色的液体，用作比重和比热的标准。它在0℃时冰冻，而在100℃时沸腾。存在于所有的有机组织和许多其他物质中，是一种最常用的溶剂；②芳香水；③净化水
- 英语>简体中文, 英中医学辞海
water
水
水
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉法学大辞典
water
n.
(1) 水
(2) (常用复)水体；大片的水
指溪流、河流、湖泊、海洋等。在英格兰法中，根据布莱克斯通〔Blackstone〕的说法，「土地」〔land〕是包括水的。在针对水体的返还之诉中，是不能以「水体」〔water〕的名义起诉的，而应以水底的土地的名义，如：被水覆盖的20英亩土地。另外，若某人授予另一人其土地上的一片水，受让人享有的权利仅为捕鱼权〔right of fishing〕。
(3) 公海；领海；水域
n.
(1) 水
(2) (常用复)水体；大片的水
指溪流、河流、湖泊、海洋等。在英格兰法中，根据布莱克斯通〔Blackstone〕的说法，「土地」〔land〕是包括水的。在针对水体的返还之诉中，是不能以「水体」〔water〕的名义起诉的，而应以水底的土地的名义，如：被水覆盖的20英亩土地。另外，若某人授予另一人其土地上的一片水，受让人享有的权利仅为捕鱼权〔right of fishing〕。
(3) 公海；领海；水域
- 英语>简体中文, 英美法词典
water
n.
水
- Flowers will die without water. 没有水, 花就会枯死。
大片的水, (尤指)湖[河, 海]
- They forbid any ships to enter the water. 他们禁止任何船舶进入这片水域。
(湖、河等的)水域, (某国附近的)海域
- The ship is in British waters. 这条船行驶在英国的海域里。
vt.
在…浇水[洒水]
- Water the flowers every morning. 每天早晨给花浇水。
给…水喝
- Have the horses been fed and watered? 给马匹喂食饮水了吗?
(尤指江河)流经并供水给(某地区)
- The valley is continuously watered by the melting snow from the mountains. 群山融化的雪不断流经山谷。
vi.
流眼泪; 流口水
- The smoke made her eyes water. 烟熏得她眼睛流泪。
- The smell from the kitchen made his mouth water. 从厨房传来的气味使他流口水。
n.
水
- Flowers will die without water. 没有水, 花就会枯死。
大片的水, (尤指)湖[河, 海]
- They forbid any ships to enter the water. 他们禁止任何船舶进入这片水域。
(湖、河等的)水域, (某国附近的)海域
- The ship is in British waters. 这条船行驶在英国的海域里。
vt.
在…浇水[洒水]
- Water the flowers every morning. 每天早晨给花浇水。
给…水喝
- Have the horses been fed and watered? 给马匹喂食饮水了吗?
(尤指江河)流经并供水给(某地区)
- The valley is continuously watered by the melting snow from the mountains. 群山融化的雪不断流经山谷。
vi.
流眼泪; 流口水
- The smoke made her eyes water. 烟熏得她眼睛流泪。
- The smell from the kitchen made his mouth water. 从厨房传来的气味使他流口水。
- 英语>简体中文, 简明英汉词典
water1
(noun 名词)
水
VARIOUSKINDS OF WATER 各种水：bath-water, brine, distilledwater, drinking water, rainwater, seawater,spa water, spring water, tap water.
VARIOUS STRETCHES OF WATER 各种水流：brook,lake, lido, ocean, pond, pool, river, sea, SEE参阅 stream noun 名词.
RELATED ADJECTIVES 有关形容词:aquatic,hydraulic.
NOTE注：Many English words connected withthe idea of water are related to Latin and Greekwords for water. Related to Latin aqua arewords like aquarium, aquatic, and aqueduct;related to Greek hudor are words like hydraulic, hydrofoil, and hydrometer. 很多和“水” 有关的英文词和拉丁文以及希腊文指“水” 的词有关。和拉丁文aqua有关的词有aquarium、aquatic、aqueduct等， 和希腊文hudor有关的词有hydraulic、hydrofoil、hydrometer等。
(noun 名词)
水
VARIOUSKINDS OF WATER 各种水：bath-water, brine, distilledwater, drinking water, rainwater, seawater,spa water, spring water, tap water.
VARIOUS STRETCHES OF WATER 各种水流：brook,lake, lido, ocean, pond, pool, river, sea, SEE参阅 stream noun 名词.
RELATED ADJECTIVES 有关形容词:aquatic,hydraulic.
NOTE注：Many English words connected withthe idea of water are related to Latin and Greekwords for water. Related to Latin aqua arewords like aquarium, aquatic, and aqueduct;related to Greek hudor are words like hydraulic, hydrofoil, and hydrometer. 很多和“水” 有关的英文词和拉丁文以及希腊文指“水” 的词有关。和拉丁文aqua有关的词有aquarium、aquatic、aqueduct等， 和希腊文hudor有关的词有hydraulic、hydrofoil、hydrometer等。
water2
(verb 动词)
在…上洒水
to water the garden. 给花园浇水。
SYNONYM 同义词:dampen, douse,drench, flood, hose, irrigate, moisten, soak,souse, sprinkle, wet.
to water something down 冲淡某物
SYNONYM 同义词:dilute, thin,weaken.
(verb 动词)
在…上洒水
to water the garden. 给花园浇水。
SYNONYM 同义词:dampen, douse,drench, flood, hose, irrigate, moisten, soak,souse, sprinkle, wet.
to water something down 冲淡某物
SYNONYM 同义词:dilute, thin,weaken.
- 英语>简体中文, 英语同义词词典
water1
be (like) water off a ,duck’s 'back (informal)
used to say that sth, especially criticism, has no effect on sb ﹙尤指批评﹚﹙像﹚耳边风:
His book got bad reviews, but it was all water off a duck’s back— he doesn’t care at all what they say. 他的书遭到恶评， 不过他对这些批评充耳不闻， 他才不在乎呢。
be (all) water under the 'bridge (spoken)
be an event, mistake, etc. that has already happened and is now forgotten or no longer important已成往事；已经过去:
We had a terrible quarrel five years ago but that’s all water under the bridge. 五年前，我们曾激烈争吵过，但是现在那些争吵已成往事，没人再计较了。
like 'water (informal)
in large amounts; in great quantity 大量地；无节制地:
They’re still spending money like water.他们仍然挥金如土。
Champagne was flowing like water at the party. 在聚会上， 人们喝掉了大量的香槟。
blood is thicker than water 另见blood
blow sb/sth out of the water 另见blow
dead in the water 另见dead
(in) deep water 另见deep
a fish out of water 另见fish
(come) hell or high water 另见hell
hold water 另见hold
in hot water 另见hot
keep your head above water 另见head
(take to sth) like a duck to water 另见duck
make sb’s mouth water 另见mouth
pass water 另见pass
pour/throw cold water on sth 另见cold
pour oil on troubled water(s) 另见pour
test the water/waters 另见test
tread water 另见tread
you can take/lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink 另见horse
be (like) water off a ,duck’s 'back (informal)
used to say that sth, especially criticism, has no effect on sb ﹙尤指批评﹚﹙像﹚耳边风:
His book got bad reviews, but it was all water off a duck’s back— he doesn’t care at all what they say. 他的书遭到恶评， 不过他对这些批评充耳不闻， 他才不在乎呢。
be (all) water under the 'bridge (spoken)
be an event, mistake, etc. that has already happened and is now forgotten or no longer important已成往事；已经过去:
We had a terrible quarrel five years ago but that’s all water under the bridge. 五年前，我们曾激烈争吵过，但是现在那些争吵已成往事，没人再计较了。
like 'water (informal)
in large amounts; in great quantity 大量地；无节制地:
They’re still spending money like water.他们仍然挥金如土。
Champagne was flowing like water at the party. 在聚会上， 人们喝掉了大量的香槟。
blood is thicker than water 另见blood
blow sb/sth out of the water 另见blow
dead in the water 另见dead
(in) deep water 另见deep
a fish out of water 另见fish
(come) hell or high water 另见hell
hold water 另见hold
in hot water 另见hot
keep your head above water 另见head
(take to sth) like a duck to water 另见duck
make sb’s mouth water 另见mouth
pass water 另见pass
pour/throw cold water on sth 另见cold
pour oil on troubled water(s) 另见pour
test the water/waters 另见test
tread water 另见tread
you can take/lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink 另见horse
英语>简体中文, 英语习语词典
water1
n.
水; [常用复]矿泉水
[常用复]大片的水; 海[河, 湖, 池]水
分泌液, 体液(如口水; 尿; 汗; 泪水)
(丝绸金属的)波纹; (宝石的)光泽、透明度
水深, 水位, 水面, 水路; [pl.]积水; 洪水
水彩颜料; 水彩画
潮讯
【商】(超过实际资产的)虚值
水色
- fresh [salt, hot, cold] water 清[咸、热、冷]水
- hard [soft] water 硬[软]水
- soda water 汽水
- heavy water 重水
- cross the waters 渡过大海
- mineral waters 矿泉水
- high[low] water 高[低]潮
- hold water 横浆停船
n.
水; [常用复]矿泉水
[常用复]大片的水; 海[河, 湖, 池]水
分泌液, 体液(如口水; 尿; 汗; 泪水)
(丝绸金属的)波纹; (宝石的)光泽、透明度
水深, 水位, 水面, 水路; [pl.]积水; 洪水
水彩颜料; 水彩画
潮讯
【商】(超过实际资产的)虚值
水色
- fresh [salt, hot, cold] water 清[咸、热、冷]水
- hard [soft] water 硬[软]水
- soda water 汽水
- heavy water 重水
- cross the waters 渡过大海
- mineral waters 矿泉水
- high[low] water 高[低]潮
- hold water 横浆停船
water2
vt.
浇[泼、洒]水, 灌溉
供水; 给......水喝
掺水, 冲淡; 使缺乏力量
使有波纹
【商】发行新股票增加名义资本
- water a street 给街道上洒水
- water the lawn 浇草地
- water horses 饮马
- The land is watered by these rivers. 这片土地受这些河流灌溉。
- The milk has been watered (down). 牛奶已掺水了。
vt.
浇[泼、洒]水, 灌溉
供水; 给......水喝
掺水, 冲淡; 使缺乏力量
使有波纹
【商】发行新股票增加名义资本
- water a street 给街道上洒水
- water the lawn 浇草地
- water horses 饮马
- The land is watered by these rivers. 这片土地受这些河流灌溉。
- The milk has been watered (down). 牛奶已掺水了。
water3
vi.
(动物)饮水
(轮船、引擎等)上水
流口[泪]水
- A ship waters before sailing. 船在起航前先上水。
- Smoke made her eyes water. 烟把她的眼泪都熏出来了。
继承用法
water-bark
n.
供水船
water-barrow
n.
洒水车
water-based
adj.
含水的; 水成的; 以水为稀释剂的
water-bath
n.
水浴; 水浴器[锅]; 热水锅
water-beech
n.
美国榛树
waterblast
v.
(淡)水冲
water-board
n.
水利管理机构
water-borne
adj.
水上运输的; 浮在水上的; 水上传染的
water-break
n.
破浪提, 防波提; 退水, 断水
waterbuck
n.
非洲产的大羚羊
water-bus
n.
交通艇
water-caltrop
n.
菱
watercart
n.
洒水车, 运水车
water-chrysolite
n.
【矿】捷克玻陨石
water-cool
vt.
用水冷却
watercourse
n.
河[水、渠]道
watercraft
n.
水上运动技术; 船舶
water-dipper
n.
船舶
waterdrain
n.
排水沟
waterdrainage
n.
放水; 排水
water-dropper
n.
水滴集电器, 滴水器
waterfall
n.
瀑布
长而波浪型的女人发式
waterfast
adj.
(颜色、染料)不因水而变色的
waterfinder
n.
探寻水[矿]脉的人; 试水器, 底部取样器
waterflood
vt.
注水入(油井)
vi.
(动物)饮水
(轮船、引擎等)上水
流口[泪]水
- A ship waters before sailing. 船在起航前先上水。
- Smoke made her eyes water. 烟把她的眼泪都熏出来了。
继承用法
water-bark
n.
供水船
water-barrow
n.
洒水车
water-based
adj.
含水的; 水成的; 以水为稀释剂的
water-bath
n.
水浴; 水浴器[锅]; 热水锅
water-beech
n.
美国榛树
waterblast
v.
(淡)水冲
water-board
n.
水利管理机构
water-borne
adj.
水上运输的; 浮在水上的; 水上传染的
water-break
n.
破浪提, 防波提; 退水, 断水
waterbuck
n.
非洲产的大羚羊
water-bus
n.
交通艇
water-caltrop
n.
菱
watercart
n.
洒水车, 运水车
water-chrysolite
n.
【矿】捷克玻陨石
water-cool
vt.
用水冷却
watercourse
n.
河[水、渠]道
watercraft
n.
水上运动技术; 船舶
water-dipper
n.
船舶
waterdrain
n.
排水沟
waterdrainage
n.
放水; 排水
water-dropper
n.
水滴集电器, 滴水器
waterfall
n.
瀑布
长而波浪型的女人发式
waterfast
adj.
(颜色、染料)不因水而变色的
waterfinder
n.
探寻水[矿]脉的人; 试水器, 底部取样器
waterflood
vt.
注水入(油井)
water4
n.
洪水; 油井水淹; 注水
waterfowl
n.
水鸟
water-girt
adj.
被水围绕的
watergas
n.
水煤气
watergate
水门[闸]
watergauge
n.
水标; 水位尺
waterglass
n.
盛水的玻璃器皿; 水玻璃, 可溶性玻璃; 计时玻璃水漏
water-guard
n.
(国外)水上缉私人员
water-hardening
n.
【冶】水淬硬化
waterindicator
n.
(汽锅)示水器
waterleaf
n.
薄叶纸, 木叶(一种植物)
waterlocked
adj.
被水包围的
waterlogged
adj.
(船等)浸满水的; (木材等)浸透水的
waterman
n.
船夫; 水手
watermanship
n.
水上职业; 划船技术; 水性
watermelon
n.
西瓜
waterplane
n.
地下水(位)面, 水线(平)面; 水上飞机
waterpolo
n.
水球
waterpower
n.
水力
waterpress
n.
水压机
water-quencher
n.
水急[骤]冷器
water-quenching
n.
将热钢浸入水中的快速冷却法
water-race
n.
水道
waterrate
n.
自来水费
蒸气机的耗水[气]率
water-repellent
adj.
防水的
n.
防水剂
water-resistant
adj.
抗水的
water-retaining
adj.
含水的; 保持水的
waterseal
n.
水封
watersick
adj.
受涝的
waterside
n.
海[湖、河]滨
water-skiing
n.
滑水竞赛
waterskin
n.
皮囊水袋
watersoaked
adj.
用水浸湿的
water-sprayer
n.
喷水机, 洒水器
water-strainer
n.
滤水器
watersupply
n.
供水设备
水源, 供水
watertower
n.
水塔
water-tube
n.
水管
water-varnish
n.
假漆
waterwag(g)on
n.
送水车
waterwave
vt.
将头发烫成波浪型
waterwheel
n.
水车
water-white
adj.
无色的, 透明如水的
water-work
n.
(用胶画颜料画的)壁画
waterage
n.
[英](货物的)水运(费)
waterer
n.
饮水器, 供给饮水的人
waterish
adj.
水的, 含水的, 似水的, 与水有关的
waterless
adj.
无水的; 不需水的
a cup of cold water
施舍的象征
A lot of [Much] water has flown[run] under the bridge since.
自从那时起, 已经过了许多时间。
above water
在水面上的
脱离困境的
Allwaterruns to his mill.
他凡事顺利(指运气好, 无往不利)。
as unstable as water
象水一样不稳定, 变化无常
as weak as water
身体非常虚弱; 意志薄弱, 性格懦弱
back water
倒划浆(使船后退)
[美]从原有的立场倒退回去, 退缩
回水, 回流; [转]死气沉沉的状态, 文化落后的地方
blue water
大海, 外海
branch water
[美]小溪流的水
bring the water to sb.'s mouth(=make sb.'s mouthwater)
使某人垂涎
burn the water
(夜间)在火把照明下叉鲑鱼
by water
乘船, 由水路
don't cast out the foulwater till you bring in the clean (=Don't throw out your dirtywater until you get in fresh).
[谚]清水未来, 莫泼脏水; 好的东西没有到手, 不要抛弃坏的东西。
draw water in [with] a sieve(=pour water into a sieve).
[谚]竹篮打水一场空; 白费力气, 徒劳。
draw water to one's own mill
处处为自己打算; 谋取私利
fish in troubled[muddy] waters
混水摸鱼, 趁火打劫
get into deep [hot] water
陷入困境, 招致麻烦
get to [reach] smooth water
安然摆脱困境, 进入顺境
get [wring] water from a flint
缘木求鱼; 做不可能的事
He knows the water the best who has waded through it.
[谚]要知河深浅, 须问过来人。
high water
洪水; 涨潮, 高潮
hold water
(容器)盛水不漏
(论点等)站得住脚; 说得通
经得起考验
hot water
困境; 严重的麻烦; 尴尬的处境
in deep water(s)
处于困境
in low water
缺钱, 经济拮据
in rough [troubled] water
灾难深重
in smooth water
处于顺境中, 日子好过
keep oneself [one's head] above water
避免破产; 保住自己
like water
大量地, 无节制地
like water off a duck's back
不起作用, 毫无影响
limn on water
水上绘画, 瞬刻即逝, 徒劳无益
make water
【船】进[漏]水
(人)解小便
Much water runs by the mill that the miller knows not of.
[谚]我们眼前所发生的事情, 有许多是我们不知道的。
No safe wading in an unknow water (=Wade not in unknown waters).
[谚]不知水深浅, 千万莫轻涉。
on the water
在水上
在船上
pass water (=make water)
(人)解小便
pour [throw, dash] cold water on [over]
对...泼冷水
Salt water and absence wash away love.
[谚]远航久别恩情疏。
spend like water
挥霍无度
Still waters run deep (=Smooth waters run deep.)
[谚]静水流深; 沉默者深谋。
Stolen waters are sweet.
[谚]偷来的水特别甜; 偷欢最乐。
take (the) water
(动物、鸟、人)下水游泳
(船)下水
乘船出航
take(the) waters
在疗养地喝矿泉水
Too much water drowned the miller.
[谚]太多了反有害; 过犹不及。
tread water
(游泳)踩水
troubled waters
混乱状态; 纠纷, 骚扰; 争执不和(通常用于 fish in troubled waters或 pour oil on troubled waters调停[平息]纠纷, 息事宁人)
under water
(在生活中)失败, 潦倒
We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.
[谚]井干方知水可贵。
written in water
(名声、成就)转眼即逝的, 昙花一现的
water bewitched
淡茶; 搀水的酒; 稀释的混合饮料
water down
搀水, 加水冲淡
减弱... 力量
W-finds its (own) level.
水往低处流。
water of life
生命之水, 灵魂的振奋剂; 酒
waters of forgetfulness
忘川(俗传阴间有条河, 饮其水则忘掉生前的一切); 忘记; 死
n.
洪水; 油井水淹; 注水
waterfowl
n.
水鸟
water-girt
adj.
被水围绕的
watergas
n.
水煤气
watergate
水门[闸]
watergauge
n.
水标; 水位尺
waterglass
n.
盛水的玻璃器皿; 水玻璃, 可溶性玻璃; 计时玻璃水漏
water-guard
n.
(国外)水上缉私人员
water-hardening
n.
【冶】水淬硬化
waterindicator
n.
(汽锅)示水器
waterleaf
n.
薄叶纸, 木叶(一种植物)
waterlocked
adj.
被水包围的
waterlogged
adj.
(船等)浸满水的; (木材等)浸透水的
waterman
n.
船夫; 水手
watermanship
n.
水上职业; 划船技术; 水性
watermelon
n.
西瓜
waterplane
n.
地下水(位)面, 水线(平)面; 水上飞机
waterpolo
n.
水球
waterpower
n.
水力
waterpress
n.
水压机
water-quencher
n.
水急[骤]冷器
water-quenching
n.
将热钢浸入水中的快速冷却法
water-race
n.
水道
waterrate
n.
自来水费
蒸气机的耗水[气]率
water-repellent
adj.
防水的
n.
防水剂
water-resistant
adj.
抗水的
water-retaining
adj.
含水的; 保持水的
waterseal
n.
水封
watersick
adj.
受涝的
waterside
n.
海[湖、河]滨
water-skiing
n.
滑水竞赛
waterskin
n.
皮囊水袋
watersoaked
adj.
用水浸湿的
water-sprayer
n.
喷水机, 洒水器
water-strainer
n.
滤水器
watersupply
n.
供水设备
水源, 供水
watertower
n.
水塔
water-tube
n.
水管
water-varnish
n.
假漆
waterwag(g)on
n.
送水车
waterwave
vt.
将头发烫成波浪型
waterwheel
n.
水车
water-white
adj.
无色的, 透明如水的
water-work
n.
(用胶画颜料画的)壁画
waterage
n.
[英](货物的)水运(费)
waterer
n.
饮水器, 供给饮水的人
waterish
adj.
水的, 含水的, 似水的, 与水有关的
waterless
adj.
无水的; 不需水的
a cup of cold water
施舍的象征
A lot of [Much] water has flown[run] under the bridge since.
自从那时起, 已经过了许多时间。
above water
在水面上的
脱离困境的
Allwaterruns to his mill.
他凡事顺利(指运气好, 无往不利)。
as unstable as water
象水一样不稳定, 变化无常
as weak as water
身体非常虚弱; 意志薄弱, 性格懦弱
back water
倒划浆(使船后退)
[美]从原有的立场倒退回去, 退缩
回水, 回流; [转]死气沉沉的状态, 文化落后的地方
blue water
大海, 外海
branch water
[美]小溪流的水
bring the water to sb.'s mouth(=make sb.'s mouthwater)
使某人垂涎
burn the water
(夜间)在火把照明下叉鲑鱼
by water
乘船, 由水路
don't cast out the foulwater till you bring in the clean (=Don't throw out your dirtywater until you get in fresh).
[谚]清水未来, 莫泼脏水; 好的东西没有到手, 不要抛弃坏的东西。
draw water in [with] a sieve(=pour water into a sieve).
[谚]竹篮打水一场空; 白费力气, 徒劳。
draw water to one's own mill
处处为自己打算; 谋取私利
fish in troubled[muddy] waters
混水摸鱼, 趁火打劫
get into deep [hot] water
陷入困境, 招致麻烦
get to [reach] smooth water
安然摆脱困境, 进入顺境
get [wring] water from a flint
缘木求鱼; 做不可能的事
He knows the water the best who has waded through it.
[谚]要知河深浅, 须问过来人。
high water
洪水; 涨潮, 高潮
hold water
(容器)盛水不漏
(论点等)站得住脚; 说得通
经得起考验
hot water
困境; 严重的麻烦; 尴尬的处境
in deep water(s)
处于困境
in low water
缺钱, 经济拮据
in rough [troubled] water
灾难深重
in smooth water
处于顺境中, 日子好过
keep oneself [one's head] above water
避免破产; 保住自己
like water
大量地, 无节制地
like water off a duck's back
不起作用, 毫无影响
limn on water
水上绘画, 瞬刻即逝, 徒劳无益
make water
【船】进[漏]水
(人)解小便
Much water runs by the mill that the miller knows not of.
[谚]我们眼前所发生的事情, 有许多是我们不知道的。
No safe wading in an unknow water (=Wade not in unknown waters).
[谚]不知水深浅, 千万莫轻涉。
on the water
在水上
在船上
pass water (=make water)
(人)解小便
pour [throw, dash] cold water on [over]
对...泼冷水
Salt water and absence wash away love.
[谚]远航久别恩情疏。
spend like water
挥霍无度
Still waters run deep (=Smooth waters run deep.)
[谚]静水流深; 沉默者深谋。
Stolen waters are sweet.
[谚]偷来的水特别甜; 偷欢最乐。
take (the) water
(动物、鸟、人)下水游泳
(船)下水
乘船出航
take(the) waters
在疗养地喝矿泉水
Too much water drowned the miller.
[谚]太多了反有害; 过犹不及。
tread water
(游泳)踩水
troubled waters
混乱状态; 纠纷, 骚扰; 争执不和(通常用于 fish in troubled waters或 pour oil on troubled waters调停[平息]纠纷, 息事宁人)
under water
(在生活中)失败, 潦倒
We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.
[谚]井干方知水可贵。
written in water
(名声、成就)转眼即逝的, 昙花一现的
water bewitched
淡茶; 搀水的酒; 稀释的混合饮料
water down
搀水, 加水冲淡
减弱... 力量
W-finds its (own) level.
水往低处流。
water of life
生命之水, 灵魂的振奋剂; 酒
waters of forgetfulness
忘川(俗传阴间有条河, 饮其水则忘掉生前的一切); 忘记; 死
英语>简体中文, 现代英汉综合大辞典
water
水
(1) one of the five phases, with which the season winter, the color black, the taste saltiness, and the kidney and bladder in the body are associated; (2) pathologic aspect of body fluid
水
(1) one of the five phases, with which the season winter, the color black, the taste saltiness, and the kidney and bladder in the body are associated; (2) pathologic aspect of body fluid
- 英语>繁体中文, 医学术语
water
大陆名称：水
台湾名称：水
大陆名称：水
台湾名称：水
- 英语>简体/繁体中文, 两岸学术名词
water
水
水
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 地球科学名词
water
水
水
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 电子工程名词
water
水
水
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 核能名词
water
水
水
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 机械工程名词
water, seal(ing )
水封
水封
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 食品科技名词
water
水，水劑
水，水劑
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 兽医学名词
water
水
水
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 土木工程名词
water
水
水
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 医学名词
water
水；海域；水域；水位；潮位；加水；摻水；注水
水；海域；水域；水位；潮位；加水；摻水；注水
- 英语>繁体中文(台湾), 造船工程名词
water
/ˈwɔːtə/
(watering, watered,waters)
1. 不可数名词 Water is a clear thin liquid that has no colour or taste when it is pure. It falls from clouds as rain and enters rivers and seas. All animals and people need water in order to live. 水
- Get me a glass of water. 给我一杯水。
- ...the sound of water hammering on the metal roof. …雨水敲打着金属屋顶的声音。
2. 复数型名词 You use waters to refer to a large area of sea, especially the area of sea that is near to a country and that is regarded as belonging to it. 海域; (尤指) 领海
- The ship will remain outside Chinese territorial waters. 这艘船将继续停留在中国领海之外。
3. 及物动词 If you water plants, you pour water over them in order to help them to grow. 浇水
- He went out to water the plants. 他出去给植物浇水。
4. 不及物动词 If your eyes water, tears build up in them because they are hurting or because you are upset. 流泪
- His eyes watered from cigarette smoke. 他的眼睛被香烟烟雾呛出了泪水。
5. 不及物动词 If you say that your mouth is watering, you mean that you can smell or see some nice food that makes you want to eat it. 流口水
- ...cookies to make your mouth water. …令你流口水的曲奇饼。
6. 习语 If you say that an event or incident is water under the bridge, you mean that it has happened and cannot now be changed, so there is no point in worrying about it anymore. 桥下水 (比喻无需再挂怀的往事)
- He was relieved his time in jail was over and regarded it as water under the bridge. 他对自己的刑期已满而感到如释重负，把那视为桥下之水过往之事而不再挂怀。
7. 习语 If you are in deep water, you are in a difficult or awkward situation. 陷入困境
- You certainly seem to be in deep water. 你的确看起来像是陷入了困境中。
8. 习语 If an argument or theory does not hold water, it does not seem to be reasonable or be in accordance with the facts. (理论或论点) 符合逻辑; 与事实相符
- This argument simply cannot hold water in Europe. 这种论点在欧洲根本就说不通。
9. 习语 If you are in hot water, you are in trouble. 陷入困境 [非正式]
- The company has already been in hot water over high prices this year. 该公司今年已陷入了高价的困境中。
10. 习语 If you pour cold water on an idea or suggestion, you show that you have a low opinion of it. (对想法或建议) 泼冷水
- University economists pour cold water on the idea that the economic recovery has begun. 大学的经济学家们对经济已经开始复苏的观点泼冷水。
11. 习语 If you test the water or test the waters, you try to find out what reaction an action or idea will get before you do it or tell it to people. 试探
- You should be cautious when getting involved and test the water before committing yourself. 当你涉足其中时你应该小心谨慎，在表态之前要先行试探。
12. keep one's head above water → see head
/ˈwɔːtə/
(watering, watered,waters)
1. 不可数名词 Water is a clear thin liquid that has no colour or taste when it is pure. It falls from clouds as rain and enters rivers and seas. All animals and people need water in order to live. 水
- Get me a glass of water. 给我一杯水。
- ...the sound of water hammering on the metal roof. …雨水敲打着金属屋顶的声音。
2. 复数型名词 You use waters to refer to a large area of sea, especially the area of sea that is near to a country and that is regarded as belonging to it. 海域; (尤指) 领海
- The ship will remain outside Chinese territorial waters. 这艘船将继续停留在中国领海之外。
3. 及物动词 If you water plants, you pour water over them in order to help them to grow. 浇水
- He went out to water the plants. 他出去给植物浇水。
4. 不及物动词 If your eyes water, tears build up in them because they are hurting or because you are upset. 流泪
- His eyes watered from cigarette smoke. 他的眼睛被香烟烟雾呛出了泪水。
5. 不及物动词 If you say that your mouth is watering, you mean that you can smell or see some nice food that makes you want to eat it. 流口水
- ...cookies to make your mouth water. …令你流口水的曲奇饼。
6. 习语 If you say that an event or incident is water under the bridge, you mean that it has happened and cannot now be changed, so there is no point in worrying about it anymore. 桥下水 (比喻无需再挂怀的往事)
- He was relieved his time in jail was over and regarded it as water under the bridge. 他对自己的刑期已满而感到如释重负，把那视为桥下之水过往之事而不再挂怀。
7. 习语 If you are in deep water, you are in a difficult or awkward situation. 陷入困境
- You certainly seem to be in deep water. 你的确看起来像是陷入了困境中。
8. 习语 If an argument or theory does not hold water, it does not seem to be reasonable or be in accordance with the facts. (理论或论点) 符合逻辑; 与事实相符
- This argument simply cannot hold water in Europe. 这种论点在欧洲根本就说不通。
9. 习语 If you are in hot water, you are in trouble. 陷入困境 [非正式]
- The company has already been in hot water over high prices this year. 该公司今年已陷入了高价的困境中。
10. 习语 If you pour cold water on an idea or suggestion, you show that you have a low opinion of it. (对想法或建议) 泼冷水
- University economists pour cold water on the idea that the economic recovery has begun. 大学的经济学家们对经济已经开始复苏的观点泼冷水。
11. 习语 If you test the water or test the waters, you try to find out what reaction an action or idea will get before you do it or tell it to people. 试探
- You should be cautious when getting involved and test the water before committing yourself. 当你涉足其中时你应该小心谨慎，在表态之前要先行试探。
12. keep one's head above water → see head
英语>简体中文, 高级英汉双解词典
